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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc

LB06 HBXMOT history

LB06 HBX is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 18 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 154,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2023
Mileage
154,740 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 HBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 May 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB06 HBX was last recorded at 154,740 miles on 20 Nov 2023, 2,668 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,072 miles · 17 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2,668 miles
Average per year
7,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 154,740 miles
  • 2022 – 152,072 miles
  • 2021 – 146,598 miles
  • 2020 – 140,519 miles
  • 2019 – 136,073 miles
  • 2018 – 127,976 miles
  • 2017 – 120,047 miles
  • 2016 – 111,844 miles
  • 2015 – 102,702 miles
  • 2014 – 93,065 miles
  • 2013 – 80,536 miles
  • 2012 – 68,528 miles
  • 2011 – 61,132 miles
  • 2010 – 53,859 miles
  • 2009 – 50,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail154,740 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated radius arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe damaged (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner and has nail centre of tread
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met it appears the braking system may require adjustment/repair
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre surface damage outer sidewall
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive advise wash off and repair as required (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded and suspension bushes slight deterioration no movement detected
  • AdvisoryWindscreen stone chippedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside greater than offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside minor play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush advise replace

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail154,740 miles (+2,668)1 dangerous4 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,740 miles
    Test number
    410038590729
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated radius arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe damaged (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner and has nail centre of tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met it appears the braking system may require adjustment/repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre surface damage outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive advise wash off and repair as required (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded and suspension bushes slight deterioration no movement detected
    • AdvisoryWindscreen stone chipped

  2. Pass152,072 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    152,072 miles
    Test number
    970291717834
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryO/s/rear coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroding

  3. Fail152,072 miles (+5,474)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,072 miles
    Test number
    773382681483
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryO/s/rear coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroding

  4. Pass146,598 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    146,598 miles
    Test number
    655069534810
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside greater than offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside minor play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive strong advise clean and repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower nearside and offside hub bushes front arms deterioration
    • AdvisoryWindscreen stone chipped

  5. Fail146,598 miles (+6,079)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,598 miles
    Test number
    597351475046
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside greater than offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside minor play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wear 2.5mm
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive strong advise clean and repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower nearside and offside hub bushes front arms deterioration
    • AdvisoryWindscreen stone chipped

  6. Pass140,519 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    140,519 miles
    Test number
    559405635086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail140,519 miles (+4,446)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,519 miles
    Test number
    450771743251
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass136,073 miles (+8,097)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    136,073 miles
    Test number
    728986395841
    • MinorNearside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced advise replace bulb (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pads aprox 3,500-4,000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slight wear inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive clean ad repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside outer bushes radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components general surface corrosion

  9. Pass127,976 miles (+7,929)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    127,976 miles
    Test number
    567217875479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wear inner
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak advise clean and repair

  10. Pass120,047 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    120,047 miles
    Test number
    912713895267
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak slight advise clean
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail120,047 miles (+8,203)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,047 miles
    Test number
    232446648984
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise replace (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak slight advise clean
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass111,844 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    111,844 miles
    Test number
    451491639172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner sidewall under load small tear starting
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail111,844 miles (+9,142)1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,844 miles
    Test number
    192875704047
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner sidewall under load small tear starting
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass102,702 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    102,702 miles
    Test number
    769442786878
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside front tyres wear edges and inner sidewall cracking under load

  15. Fail102,702 miles (+9,637)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,702 miles
    Test number
    666621954153
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint cover split (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside f4ront tyres wear edges inner sidewall under load cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass93,065 miles (+12,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    93,065 miles
    Test number
    569007514373
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass80,536 miles (+12,008)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    80,536 miles
    Test number
    305540913361
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass68,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    68,528 miles
    Test number
    469161422308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,528 miles (+7,396)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,528 miles
    Test number
    997228612390
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cuts in sidewall

  20. Pass61,132 miles (+7,273)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    61,132 miles
    Test number
    876641491282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,859 miles (+2,957)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    53,859 miles
    Test number
    732751680247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,902 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    50,902 miles
    Test number
    843235589227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,769 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    50,769 miles
    Test number
    152445139156
    • 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)

  24. Fail50,769 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,769 miles
    Test number
    273415339184
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)

Questions about LB06 HBX

Does LB06 HBX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB06 HBX expired on 17 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB06 HBX?
The MOT on LB06 HBX expired on 17 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB06 HBX done?
LB06 HBX was recorded at 154,740 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2023, an average of 7,162 miles a year.
Has LB06 HBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 HBX has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB06 HBX 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 HBX find?
LB06 HBX failed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 3 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside rear road wheel fractured; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper cover, and 15 more.

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