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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LS05 XNKMOT history

LS05 XNK is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 14 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 124,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

LS05 XNK black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
124,771 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 XNK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 XNK was last recorded at 124,771 miles on 19 May 2026, 6,664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,107 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,664 miles
Average per year
3,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,771 miles
  • 2025 – 118,107 miles
  • 2024 – 115,111 miles
  • 2021 – 114,407 miles
  • 2019 – 112,691 miles
  • 2018 – 110,943 miles
  • 2017 – 109,701 miles
  • 2016 – 106,453 miles
  • 2015 – 98,672 miles
  • 2014 – 89,587 miles
  • 2013 – 80,515 miles
  • 2011 – 74,802 miles
  • 2010 – 62,042 miles
  • 2009 – 60,887 miles
  • 2008 – 54,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,771 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outers 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,771 miles (+6,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    124,771 miles
    Test number
    870965360064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass118,107 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    118,107 miles
    Test number
    831664964863
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outers 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail118,107 miles (+2,996)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,107 miles
    Test number
    703487452547
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outers 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass115,111 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    115,111 miles
    Test number
    294610483708
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail115,106 miles (+699)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,106 miles
    Test number
    676404291133
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both front wiper's slightly smearing on screen
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass114,407 miles (+1,716)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    114,407 miles
    Test number
    386298296111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass112,691 miles (+1,748)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    112,691 miles
    Test number
    375482741146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,943 miles (+1,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    110,943 miles
    Test number
    762975610298
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass109,701 miles (+3,248)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    109,701 miles
    Test number
    321807061004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,453 miles (+7,781)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    106,453 miles
    Test number
    929917127953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    98,672 miles
    Test number
    275768245433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,671 miles (+9,084)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,671 miles
    Test number
    485378345131
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  13. Pass89,587 miles (+9,072)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    89,587 miles
    Test number
    837867824135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,515 miles (+5,713)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    80,515 miles
    Test number
    816325613115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,802 miles (+12,760)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    74,802 miles
    Test number
    217043391244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,042 miles (+1,155)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    62,042 miles
    Test number
    972444740218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,887 miles (+6,153)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    60,887 miles
    Test number
    624128649268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    54,734 miles
    Test number
    954002348238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 XNK

Does LS05 XNK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 XNK is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 XNK?
The MOT on LS05 XNK is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 XNK done?
LS05 XNK was recorded at 124,771 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 3,953 miles a year.
Has LS05 XNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 XNK has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LS05 XNK 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 XNK find?
LS05 XNK passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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