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2005 SAAB 9-3
General Information
- Registration LB55CTF
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- Expires 31 Jul 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 181,188 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
1 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 181,188 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Coolant leak ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
7 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 172,511 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 163,248 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2024 7 Jun 202616 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 163,248 MI
7 Jun 202626 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 155,752 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2023 7 Jun 202627 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 149,710 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2022 7 Jun 202621 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 144,899 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2021 7 Jun 202621 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 144,899 MI
7 Jun 202618 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 137,269 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2020 7 Jun 202622 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 134,611 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
1 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 130,649 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2018 7 Jun 20263 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 126,244 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested
- oil leak from engine
- n/s/f tyre near to / on limit
2 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 126,212 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak from engine
- sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested
- n/s/f tyre near to / on limit
7 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 123,541 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2016 7 Jun 20268 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 115,778 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2015 7 Jun 20269 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 101,211 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 85,469 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,616 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2012 7 Jun 20269 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,833 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2011 7 Jun 202611 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,662 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
6 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,658 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 41,658 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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LB55CTF was registered on 2005-12-11
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