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LS05XMR
2005 SAAB 9-3
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1998cc
General Information
- Registration LS05XMR
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1998cc
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- Expires 13 Jan 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
18
Passes
6
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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66 Total Defects Recorded
14 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 112,235 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flex pipe in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
12 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 112,116 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flex pipe in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 102,823 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant level bellow minimum.
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust flex pipe in poor condition.
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 93,508 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
10 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 86,118 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- secondary reflector in rear bumper damaged
- deterioration to exhaust flexi pipe
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
10 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 75,301 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
31 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 65,743 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- secondary reflector in rear bumper damaged
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- deterioration to exhaust flexi pipe
31 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 65,739 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- secondary reflector in rear bumper damaged
- deterioration to exhaust flexi pipe
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
18 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 58,757 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
19 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 54,267 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2019 16 Jun 202612 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 50,640 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
12 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 50,640 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
8 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 46,495 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
24 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 43,838 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2016 16 Jun 202624 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 43,838 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
16 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 38,412 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2015 16 Jun 202624 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,539 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2014 16 Jun 202614 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,610 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2013 16 Jun 20261 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,686 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2012 16 Jun 202630 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 26,686 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 23,751 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2011 16 Jun 202627 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 19,599 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2010 16 Jun 202627 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 19,599 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
28 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 15,113 MI
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LS05XMR was registered on 2005-06-30
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