SAAB 9-3 KB05VFP has 27 MOTs

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This 2005 SAAB 9-3 has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 200,255 miles 8 months ago on Wednesday 1st October 2025 at 13:32.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Wednesday 30th September 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

KB05VFP MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 2026200,255 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Light Intensity Obviously Reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED29TH SEPTEMBER 2025200,247 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Light Intensity Obviously Reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  10. DANGEROUS - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 202429TH SEPTEMBER 2025197,742 MI
PASSED13TH SEPTEMBER 202312TH SEPTEMBER 2024186,643 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED25TH AUGUST 202224TH AUGUST 2023180,978 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED23RD AUGUST 2022180,952 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Brake Pad(s) Worn Down To Wear Indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED22ND JULY 202121ST JULY 2022172,752 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Light Unit Damaged
  2. ADVISORY - Under Tray At Front Hanging And Broken
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Rear Box Joint (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED20TH JULY 2021172,743 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Light Source So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Light Source So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Light Unit Damaged
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated Cv Boot Cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Under Tray At Front Hanging And Broken
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Rear Box Joint (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED16TH JULY 202015TH JULY 2021165,326 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Arm Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Arm Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED13TH JULY 2020165,311 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated Slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Arm Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Arm Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  6. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Outer Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED14TH JANUARY 201913TH JANUARY 2020143,682 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured Nearside And Offside (4.4.3 (a))
FAILED11TH JANUARY 2019143,671 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured Nearside And Offside (4.4.3 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Light Source So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Light Source So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  6. MAJOR - Headlamp Aim Not Tested (4.1.2 (b))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 20173RD NOVEMBER 2018120,822 MI
FAILED9TH OCTOBER 2017120,822 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Shock Absorber Pivot (2.7.4)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Shock Absorber Pivot (2.7.4)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  6. FAIL - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively Both (8.2.2)
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 20163RD NOVEMBER 2017116,593 MI
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 20153RD NOVEMBER 2016106,389 MI
PASSED2ND FEBRUARY 201524TH FEBRUARY 2016105,002 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In Steering
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 201424TH FEBRUARY 201595,431 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1b)
FAILED24TH FEBRUARY 201495,431 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
PASSED21ST FEBRUARY 201320TH FEBRUARY 201489,683 MI
FAILED14TH FEBRUARY 201389,683 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured (2.4.c.1a)
  3. FAIL - Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
PASSED25TH MAY 201222ND JUNE 201386,098 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bearing (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bearing (2.4.g.2)
PASSED22ND JUNE 201122ND JUNE 201279,805 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  3. USER ENTERED - Nail In Offside Rear Tyre
PASSED23RD JUNE 201022ND JUNE 201171,157 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre
  2. USER ENTERED - Nail In Offside Rear Tyre
  3. USER ENTERED - O/s/r Tyre Worn Uneven 225/45/17w
PASSED18TH JUNE 200922ND JUNE 201062,113 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
PASSED28TH JULY 200827TH JULY 200953,076 MI
PASSED4TH JUNE 200822ND JUNE 200952,784 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

KB05VFP Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 70% | MOT Failure Rate: 30%

KB05VFP MOT Comments

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KB05VFP Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 200,255 miles | Average yearly mileage: 10,013 miles

KB05VFP FAQs

This Saab 9-3 with registration KB05VFP was manufactured on Wednesday 22nd June 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 200,255 miles, so this Saab has travelled an average of 10,013 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Saab 9-3 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means KB05VFP has a 70% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Saab 9-3 has had 34 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 11 Minor, 16 Major, 5 Dangerous and 7 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Saab 9-3 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does KB05VFP have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 3rd June 2026 KB05VFP does have an active MOT. Read more

Is KB05VFP Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 3rd June 2026 KB05VFP does have Tax. Read more

When does KB05VFP Tax expire?

The current Tax for KB05VFP will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st February 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does KB05VFP MOT expire?

The current MOT for KB05VFP will expire in 4 months on Wednesday 30th September 2026. Read more

When did KB05VFP have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for KB05VFP was on Wednesday 1st October 2025 at 13:32. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has KB05VFP Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for KB05VFP we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has KB05VFP Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for KB05VFP we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 70% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is KB05VFP?

KB05VFP is registered as a 2005 Saab 9-3. Read more

How many miles has KB05VFP done?

The odometer reading for KB05VFP at the last MOT in October 2025 was 200,255 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 10,013 miles per year. Read more

How old is KB05VFP?

The vehicle KB05VFP was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 22nd June 2005. Read more

What colour is KB05VFP?

The official colour of KB05VFP is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does KB05VFP have?

KB05VFP has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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