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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,790 cc

LB06 HFJMOT history

LB06 HFJ is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 5 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 117,581 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
117,581 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,172 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 HFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,790 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
5 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 HFJ was last recorded at 117,581 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,565 miles · 24 May 2025
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
5,172 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,581 miles
  • 2025 – 117,565 miles
  • 2023 – 116,398 miles
  • 2022 – 114,244 miles
  • 2021 – 109,819 miles
  • 2020 – 105,881 miles
  • 2019 – 99,737 miles
  • 2018 – 91,155 miles
  • 2016 – 90,764 miles
  • 2015 – 89,153 miles
  • 2014 – 76,589 miles
  • 2013 – 69,782 miles
  • 2012 – 61,534 miles
  • 2011 – 51,711 miles
  • 2010 – 40,660 miles
  • 2009 – 30,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,581 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,581 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    117,581 miles
    Test number
    629200310038
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass117,565 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    117,565 miles
    Test number
    408191375277
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill cover fitted

  3. Fail117,565 miles (+1,167)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,565 miles
    Test number
    524896290122
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill cover fitted

  4. Pass116,398 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    116,398 miles
    Test number
    324273868814
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail116,392 miles (+2,148)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,392 miles
    Test number
    287815236196
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass114,244 miles (+4,425)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    114,244 miles
    Test number
    906887185239
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass109,819 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    109,819 miles
    Test number
    277075009056
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail109,814 miles (+3,933)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,814 miles
    Test number
    284753067587
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass105,881 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    105,881 miles
    Test number
    718994781154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail105,881 miles (+6,144)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,881 miles
    Test number
    365405596009
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass99,737 miles (+8,582)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2020
    Odometer
    99,737 miles
    Test number
    769137848698
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass91,155 miles (+391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    91,155 miles
    Test number
    560237799594
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass90,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    90,764 miles
    Test number
    869862305960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail90,764 miles (+1,611)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,764 miles
    Test number
    740764461854
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass89,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    89,153 miles
    Test number
    800073459417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail89,152 miles (+12,563)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,152 miles
    Test number
    518525788175
    • FailureTie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing offside & nearside rear upper (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in rack

  17. Pass76,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    76,589 miles
    Test number
    545094864166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,589 miles (+6,807)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,589 miles
    Test number
    289224564163
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass69,782 miles (+8,248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    69,782 miles
    Test number
    458063983183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass61,534 miles (+9,823)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    61,534 miles
    Test number
    438468382158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass51,711 miles (+11,051)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    51,711 miles
    Test number
    386142191146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,660 miles (+10,568)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    40,660 miles
    Test number
    812300390194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,092 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    30,092 miles
    Test number
    293340099427
    • 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)
    • NoteVery slight play in o/s/f track control arm

Questions about LB06 HFJ

Does LB06 HFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB06 HFJ is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB06 HFJ?
The MOT on LB06 HFJ is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB06 HFJ done?
LB06 HFJ was recorded at 117,581 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 5,172 miles a year.
Has LB06 HFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 HFJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LB06 HFJ 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 HFJ find?
LB06 HFJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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