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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

LB06 LFWMOT history

LB06 LFW is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 18 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 117,870 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2025
Mileage
117,870 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,139 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 LFW
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
18 May 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 LFW was last recorded at 117,870 miles on 15 Mar 2024, 3,218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,652 miles · 1 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
3,218 miles
Average per year
6,139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 117,870 miles
  • 2023 – 114,652 miles
  • 2022 – 111,372 miles
  • 2021 – 109,378 miles
  • 2020 – 106,946 miles
  • 2019 – 105,856 miles
  • 2018 – 98,788 miles
  • 2017 – 94,915 miles
  • 2016 – 88,258 miles
  • 2015 – 77,833 miles
  • 2014 – 68,631 miles
  • 2013 – 63,350 miles
  • 2012 – 59,751 miles
  • 2011 – 49,683 miles
  • 2010 – 37,691 miles
  • 2009 – 26,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,870 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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 Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Slight leak from front flexible pipe on exhaust system

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,870 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    117,870 miles
    Test number
    236045625825
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail117,870 miles (+3,218)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,870 miles
    Test number
    163360877131
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,652 miles (+3,280)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    114,652 miles
    Test number
    309095464145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass111,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    111,372 miles
    Test number
    585504001053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail111,372 miles (+1,994)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,372 miles
    Test number
    820629774845
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass109,378 miles (+2,432)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    109,378 miles
    Test number
    121978034757
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both front and rear (1.2.1 (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))

  7. Pass106,946 miles (+1,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    106,946 miles
    Test number
    551583016268
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass105,856 miles (+7,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    105,856 miles
    Test number
    223220159370
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass98,788 miles (+3,873)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    98,788 miles
    Test number
    783397023240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,915 miles (+6,657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    94,915 miles
    Test number
    836598277308
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  11. Pass88,258 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    88,258 miles
    Test number
    597603908973
    • AdvisorySlight leak from front flexible pipe on exhaust system

  12. Fail88,250 miles (+10,417)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,250 miles
    Test number
    750322687864
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisorySlight leak from front flexible pipe on exhaust system

  13. Pass77,833 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    77,833 miles
    Test number
    495819145109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteRear tyres slightly stepped on inner edge.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail77,833 miles (+9,202)4 failures3 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,833 miles
    Test number
    538507345138
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteRear tyres slightly stepped on inner edge.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass68,631 miles (+5,281)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    68,631 miles
    Test number
    375511654175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass63,350 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    63,350 miles
    Test number
    466419543170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,348 miles (+3,597)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,348 miles
    Test number
    857728543153
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass59,751 miles (+10,068)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    59,751 miles
    Test number
    927910362126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,683 miles (+74)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    49,683 miles
    Test number
    289403051114
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail49,609 miles (+11,918)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,609 miles
    Test number
    269775941112
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass37,691 miles (+10,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    37,691 miles
    Test number
    723290660148
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass26,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    26,861 miles
    Test number
    593158639102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB06 LFW

Does LB06 LFW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB06 LFW expired on 23 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB06 LFW?
The MOT on LB06 LFW expired on 23 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB06 LFW done?
LB06 LFW was recorded at 117,870 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2024, an average of 6,139 miles a year.
Has LB06 LFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 LFW has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB06 LFW 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 LFW find?
LB06 LFW passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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