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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

LB06 HBAMOT history

LB06 HBA is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 8 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 149,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
149,331 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 HBA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 HBA was last recorded at 149,331 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,326 miles · 9 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
7,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,331 miles
  • 2025 – 142,798 miles
  • 2024 – 135,869 miles
  • 2023 – 130,334 miles
  • 2022 – 123,741 miles
  • 2021 – 118,286 miles
  • 2020 – 114,285 miles
  • 2019 – 109,621 miles
  • 2018 – 104,242 miles
  • 2017 – 96,982 miles
  • 2016 – 90,882 miles
  • 2015 – 82,176 miles
  • 2014 – 73,935 miles
  • 2013 – 63,092 miles
  • 2012 – 52,498 miles
  • 2011 – 47,183 miles
  • 2010 – 39,068 miles
  • 2009 – 27,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,331 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear brake backing plate is corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear hand brake cable bracket is corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,331 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    149,331 miles
    Test number
    842691772158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail149,326 miles (+6,528)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,326 miles
    Test number
    424645543548
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass142,798 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    142,798 miles
    Test number
    531062248977
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake backing plate is corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake cable bracket is corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail142,796 miles (+6,927)1 dangerous2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,796 miles
    Test number
    846571799233
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system joint to o/s/r brake caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f & o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake backing plate is corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake cable bracket is corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass135,869 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    135,869 miles
    Test number
    519390740770
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/r, n/s/f, o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail135,829 miles (+5,495)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,829 miles
    Test number
    662570633718
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system joint to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r, o/s/r, n/s/f, o/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever has some travel
    • AdvisoryN/s/f & o/s/f inner cv gaiters are perished

  7. Pass130,334 miles (+97)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    130,334 miles
    Test number
    653650787292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished worn inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail130,237 miles (+6,496)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,237 miles
    Test number
    664375138805
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished worn inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass123,741 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    123,741 miles
    Test number
    878553558576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail123,705 miles (+5,419)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,705 miles
    Test number
    860463954290
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass118,286 miles (+4,001)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    118,286 miles
    Test number
    936600190257
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorated slightly defusing beam patterns

  12. Pass114,285 miles (+4,664)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    114,285 miles
    Test number
    983139535668
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass109,621 miles (+5,379)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    109,621 miles
    Test number
    790662632076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass104,242 miles (+7,260)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    104,242 miles
    Test number
    491311773367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,982 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    96,982 miles
    Test number
    325592289599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail96,967 miles (+6,085)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,967 miles
    Test number
    840306151895
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass90,882 miles (+161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    90,882 miles
    Test number
    215022050342
    • AdvisoryEngine management illuminated

  18. Fail90,721 miles (+8,545)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,721 miles
    Test number
    871168748525
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine management illuminated

  19. Pass82,176 miles (+8,241)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    82,176 miles
    Test number
    965305975043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,935 miles (+10,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    73,935 miles
    Test number
    778728984057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  21. Pass63,092 miles (+10,594)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    63,092 miles
    Test number
    588467183017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass52,498 miles (+5,315)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    52,498 miles
    Test number
    757139382061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    47,183 miles
    Test number
    715440221273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail47,183 miles (+8,115)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,183 miles
    Test number
    809580521239
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  25. Pass39,068 miles (+11,411)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    39,068 miles
    Test number
    332881630415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,657 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    27,657 miles
    Test number
    590849359156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Fail27,657 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,657 miles
    Test number
    912179459191
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB06 HBA

Does LB06 HBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB06 HBA is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB06 HBA?
The MOT on LB06 HBA is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB06 HBA done?
LB06 HBA was recorded at 149,331 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 7,256 miles a year.
Has LB06 HBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 HBA has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB06 HBA 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 LB06 HBA find?
LB06 HBA passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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