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Saab 9-3

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc

LB06 RTVMOT history

LB06 RTV is a red petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 5 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 167,994 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jul 2027
Mileage
167,994 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,669 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 RTV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
5 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 RTV was last recorded at 167,994 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 3,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jun 2011: 62,010 miles, lower than 510,834 miles on 19 Jun 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
164,343 miles · 12 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,651 miles
Average per year
7,669 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,994 miles
  • 2025 – 164,343 miles
  • 2024 – 161,880 miles
  • 2023 – 158,193 miles
  • 2022 – 154,331 miles
  • 2021 – 149,959 miles
  • 2020 – 143,685 miles
  • 2019 – 137,161 miles
  • 2018 – 126,823 miles
  • 2017 – 116,749 miles
  • 2016 – 107,896 miles
  • 2015 – 98,052 miles
  • 2014 – 88,788 miles
  • 2013 – 80,282 miles
  • 2012 – 70,905 miles
  • 2011 – 62,010 miles
  • 2010 – 510,834 miles
  • 2009 – 37,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,994 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms outer bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,994 miles (+3,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    167,994 miles
    Test number
    497582440492
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass164,343 miles (+2,463)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    164,343 miles
    Test number
    334704680696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass161,880 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    161,880 miles
    Test number
    170459116068
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail161,880 miles (+3,687)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,880 miles
    Test number
    272628460100
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass158,193 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    158,193 miles
    Test number
    558334538781
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail158,193 miles (+3,862)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,193 miles
    Test number
    919839908839
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass154,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    154,331 miles
    Test number
    118396308487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail153,327 miles (+3,368)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,327 miles
    Test number
    264633593290
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass149,959 miles (+6,274)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    149,959 miles
    Test number
    836496203016
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass143,685 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    143,685 miles
    Test number
    999691901890
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail143,685 miles (+6,524)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,685 miles
    Test number
    819035857156
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced. (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced. (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass137,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    137,161 miles
    Test number
    680675402260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail137,152 miles (+10,329)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,152 miles
    Test number
    933630295116
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass126,823 miles (+10,074)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    126,823 miles
    Test number
    967146422605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass116,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    116,749 miles
    Test number
    467920534033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail116,749 miles (+8,853)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,749 miles
    Test number
    526917962638
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass107,896 miles (+9,844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    107,896 miles
    Test number
    273431016287
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer antiroll bar link slight play
    • AdvisoryNails in both rear tyres

  18. Pass98,052 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    98,052 miles
    Test number
    315794975192
    • NoteBoth rear tyre wearing unevenly inner edge.

  19. Fail98,052 miles (+9,264)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,052 miles
    Test number
    277784675188
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre wearing unevenly inner edge.

  20. Pass88,788 miles (+8,506)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    88,788 miles
    Test number
    599605174165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass80,282 miles (+9,377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    80,282 miles
    Test number
    419601473173
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass70,905 miles (+8,895)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    70,905 miles
    Test number
    887463772118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass62,010 miles (-448,824)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    62,010 miles
    Test number
    767473671149
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass510,834 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    510,834 miles
    Test number
    612550170157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail510,834 miles (+473,496)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    510,834 miles
    Test number
    693690670127
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass37,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    37,338 miles
    Test number
    762067979146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB06 RTV

Does LB06 RTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB06 RTV is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB06 RTV?
The MOT on LB06 RTV is valid until 11 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB06 RTV done?
LB06 RTV was recorded at 167,994 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 7,669 miles a year.
Has LB06 RTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 RTV has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB06 RTV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jun 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB06 RTV find?
LB06 RTV passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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