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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc

B20 LASMOT history

B20 LAS is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 20 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 95,731 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

B20 LAS black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
95,731 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 LAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 LAS was last recorded at 95,731 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 2,574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Apr 2013: 33,854 miles, lower than 54,058 miles on 1 Jun 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
93,157 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,574 miles
Average per year
3,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,731 miles
  • 2025 – 93,157 miles
  • 2024 – 90,183 miles
  • 2023 – 88,360 miles
  • 2022 – 85,744 miles
  • 2021 – 82,829 miles
  • 2020 – 80,045 miles
  • 2019 – 79,847 miles
  • 2017 – 78,595 miles
  • 2016 – 77,899 miles
  • 2015 – 76,391 miles
  • 2014 – 67,091 miles
  • 2013 – 60,128 miles
  • 2012 – 54,058 miles
  • 2011 – 47,428 miles
  • 2010 – 40,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,731 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,731 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    95,731 miles
    Test number
    134365196684
    • 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. Fail95,731 miles (+2,574)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,731 miles
    Test number
    632978088522
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass93,157 miles (+2,974)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    93,157 miles
    Test number
    936075063902
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar 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))

  4. Pass90,183 miles (+1,823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    90,183 miles
    Test number
    458237268539
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass88,360 miles (+2,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    88,360 miles
    Test number
    183780905106
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass85,744 miles (+2,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    85,744 miles
    Test number
    612830568230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass82,829 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    82,829 miles
    Test number
    492689371834
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail82,829 miles (+2,784)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,829 miles
    Test number
    946549651452
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass80,045 miles (+198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,045 miles
    Test number
    550739309124
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass79,847 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    79,847 miles
    Test number
    856967294826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  11. Fail79,847 miles (+1,252)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,847 miles
    Test number
    904897306875
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  12. Pass78,595 miles (+696)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    78,595 miles
    Test number
    465202606669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,899 miles (+1,508)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    77,899 miles
    Test number
    809939886284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,391 miles (+2,311)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    76,391 miles
    Test number
    470445937340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,080 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    74,080 miles
    Test number
    258521145184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail74,080 miles (+6,989)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,080 miles
    Test number
    638831645101
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass67,091 miles (+6,963)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,091 miles
    Test number
    797780654162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,128 miles (+26,274)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    60,128 miles
    Test number
    405273623125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail33,854 miles (-20,204)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,854 miles
    Test number
    857039903109
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass54,058 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    54,058 miles
    Test number
    456043452148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail54,058 miles (+6,630)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,058 miles
    Test number
    616271552177
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass47,428 miles (+7,260)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    47,428 miles
    Test number
    988167141146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    40,168 miles
    Test number
    361960040139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B20 LAS

Does B20 LAS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B20 LAS is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on B20 LAS?
The MOT on B20 LAS is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B20 LAS done?
B20 LAS was recorded at 95,731 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 3,427 miles a year.
Has B20 LAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 LAS has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on B20 LAS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Apr 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on B20 LAS find?
B20 LAS passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 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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