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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LS05 XMZMOT history

LS05 XMZ is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 26 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 116,212 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2024.

LS05 XMZ blue Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Apr 2025
Mileage
116,212 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,310 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 XMZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 XMZ was last recorded at 116,212 miles on 16 Apr 2024, 4,774 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,438 miles · 28 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
4,774 miles
Average per year
5,310 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 116,212 miles
  • 2023 – 111,438 miles
  • 2022 – 106,838 miles
  • 2021 – 103,783 miles
  • 2020 – 100,818 miles
  • 2019 – 97,595 miles
  • 2017 – 92,717 miles
  • 2016 – 86,929 miles
  • 2015 – 84,228 miles
  • 2014 – 82,183 miles
  • 2013 – 78,837 miles
  • 2012 – 64,649 miles
  • 2011 – 56,383 miles
  • 2010 – 43,243 miles
  • 2009 – 35,205 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,212 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside parking brake low in effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Headlamp not working on main beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,212 miles (+4,774)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    116,212 miles
    Test number
    888922392430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass111,438 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    111,438 miles
    Test number
    211573389076
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake low in effort

  3. Fail111,436 miles (+4,598)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,436 miles
    Test number
    381261568884
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake low in effort

  4. Pass106,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    106,838 miles
    Test number
    663864050314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail106,836 miles (+3,053)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,836 miles
    Test number
    358023680689
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass103,783 miles (+2,965)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    103,783 miles
    Test number
    417798110640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,818 miles (+3,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    100,818 miles
    Test number
    999103563782
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass97,595 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    97,595 miles
    Test number
    141860660697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail97,590 miles (+4,873)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,590 miles
    Test number
    711150677753
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass92,717 miles (+5,788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    92,717 miles
    Test number
    978193075494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass86,929 miles (+2,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    86,929 miles
    Test number
    634364343228
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass84,228 miles (+2,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    84,228 miles
    Test number
    307172406187
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass82,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    82,183 miles
    Test number
    355467574457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail82,183 miles (+3,346)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,183 miles
    Test number
    378377774485
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass78,837 miles (+3,576)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    78,837 miles
    Test number
    216330083246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,261 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    75,261 miles
    Test number
    618224843134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail75,162 miles (+10,513)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,162 miles
    Test number
    789623443132
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass64,649 miles (+8,266)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    64,649 miles
    Test number
    969897132176
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp on

  19. Pass56,383 miles (+13,140)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    56,383 miles
    Test number
    448888171144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,243 miles (+8,038)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    43,243 miles
    Test number
    284154710084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    35,205 miles
    Test number
    134303619493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 XMZ

Does LS05 XMZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 XMZ expired on 27 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 XMZ?
The MOT on LS05 XMZ expired on 27 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 XMZ done?
LS05 XMZ was recorded at 116,212 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2024, an average of 5,310 miles a year.
Has LS05 XMZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 XMZ has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LS05 XMZ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS05 XMZ find?
LS05 XMZ passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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