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Saab 9-3

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

LA06 RCVMOT history

LA06 RCV is a silver diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 135,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2024.

LA06 RCV silver Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2025
Mileage
135,209 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,574 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA06 RCV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA06 RCV was last recorded at 135,209 miles on 4 Oct 2024, 6,352 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,857 miles · 3 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
6,352 miles
Average per year
4,574 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 135,209 miles
  • 2023 – 128,857 miles
  • 2022 – 122,245 miles
  • 2021 – 118,058 miles
  • 2020 – 116,009 miles
  • 2019 – 108,790 miles
  • 2018 – 108,761 miles
  • 2017 – 98,231 miles
  • 2016 – 96,584 miles
  • 2015 – 92,178 miles
  • 2014 – 89,316 miles
  • 2013 – 86,071 miles
  • 2012 – 83,097 miles
  • 2011 – 73,703 miles
  • 2010 – 71,287 miles
  • 2009 – 65,257 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,209 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play control arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play control arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside surface corrosion to rear chassis
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,209 miles (+6,352)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    135,209 miles
    Test number
    583636286463
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play control arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play control arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside surface corrosion to rear chassis
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  2. Pass128,857 miles (+343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    128,857 miles
    Test number
    557079098996
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  3. Fail128,514 miles (+6,269)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,514 miles
    Test number
    166273865581
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Pass122,245 miles (+4,187)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    122,245 miles
    Test number
    919357787280
    • AdvisoryFront Fog lights not working
    • AdvisoryHorn slightly quiet
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Heatshield loose
    • AdvisorySteering rack slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion in places
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, Can not inspect full underside of the Vehicle

  5. Pass118,058 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    118,058 miles
    Test number
    996395031867
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail118,058 miles (+2,049)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,058 miles
    Test number
    282536764791
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass116,009 miles (+7,219)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    116,009 miles
    Test number
    786668586488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers and under trays fitted obscuring components
    • AdvisoryDamp around steering rack
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  8. Pass108,790 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    108,790 miles
    Test number
    906810296724
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring components
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  9. Fail108,776 miles (+15)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,776 miles
    Test number
    149160361683
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring components
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  10. Pass108,761 miles (+3,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    108,761 miles
    Test number
    669370788488
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail105,747 miles (+7,516)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,747 miles
    Test number
    318234228852
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass98,231 miles (+1,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    98,231 miles
    Test number
    986897619140
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight blow - front exhaust section.

  13. Pass96,584 miles (+4,406)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    96,584 miles
    Test number
    980370923461
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking.
    • AdvisorySlight blow - front exhaust flex.

  14. Pass92,178 miles (+2,862)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    92,178 miles
    Test number
    855373355167
    • NoteFront exhaust flex section cracked,but no excessive blow apparent.
    • NoteRear tyres cracking.

  15. Pass89,316 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    89,316 miles
    Test number
    298975854171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail89,316 miles (+3,245)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,316 miles
    Test number
    566315554154
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass86,071 miles (+2,974)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    86,071 miles
    Test number
    425226553163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,097 miles (+9,394)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    83,097 miles
    Test number
    248382052435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s front tyre outer wall cut but not to structure

  19. Pass73,703 miles (+2,416)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    73,703 miles
    Test number
    219498861185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,287 miles (+6,030)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    71,287 miles
    Test number
    454154370199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    65,257 miles
    Test number
    821073479144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail65,257 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,257 miles
    Test number
    101820079149
    • FailureOffside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about LA06 RCV

Does LA06 RCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA06 RCV expired on 3 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA06 RCV?
The MOT on LA06 RCV expired on 3 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA06 RCV done?
LA06 RCV was recorded at 135,209 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2024, an average of 4,574 miles a year.
Has LA06 RCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA06 RCV has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LA06 RCV 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 LA06 RCV find?
LA06 RCV passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2024 with 7 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; nearside rear lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play control arm outer ball joint; offside rear lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play control arm outer ball joint, and 4 more.

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