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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

LB06 VKNMOT history

LB06 VKN is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 29 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 1 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 124,580 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Apr 2026
Mileage
124,580 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 VKN
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
29 May 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 VKN was last recorded at 124,580 miles on 2 Apr 2025, 6,549 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,031 miles · 7 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
6,549 miles
Average per year
5,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,580 miles
  • 2023 – 118,031 miles
  • 2022 – 116,513 miles
  • 2021 – 114,419 miles
  • 2020 – 112,830 miles
  • 2019 – 111,973 miles
  • 2018 – 110,139 miles
  • 2017 – 108,355 miles
  • 2016 – 106,081 miles
  • 2015 – 103,922 miles
  • 2014 – 98,929 miles
  • 2013 – 88,321 miles
  • 2012 – 77,235 miles
  • 2011 – 67,599 miles
  • 2010 – 57,843 miles
  • 2009 – 36,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,580 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass124,580 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    124,580 miles
    Test number
    960814769554
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail124,580 miles (+6,549)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,580 miles
    Test number
    484459312503
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory indirect vision device missing (3.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass118,031 miles (+1,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    118,031 miles
    Test number
    535452038364
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass116,513 miles (+2,094)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    116,513 miles
    Test number
    122010655473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,419 miles (+1,589)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    114,419 miles
    Test number
    209429879145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,830 miles (+857)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    112,830 miles
    Test number
    570084524582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,973 miles (+1,834)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    111,973 miles
    Test number
    885013376304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,139 miles (+1,784)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    110,139 miles
    Test number
    838294709903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,355 miles (+2,274)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    108,355 miles
    Test number
    955924251411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,081 miles (+2,159)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    106,081 miles
    Test number
    133521586453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,922 miles (+4,993)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    103,922 miles
    Test number
    820562654701
    • AdvisoryAdvise plastic engine cover, sill covers & under cover present at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass98,929 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    98,929 miles
    Test number
    746393424365
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre valve deteriorating
    • NoteUnable to test rear seating/seatbelts correctly (Obstructed)

  13. Fail98,929 miles (+10,608)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,929 miles
    Test number
    868442124344
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing low on inside edge and outer sidewall badly damaged
    • NoteOffside rear tyre valve deteriorating
    • NoteUnable to test rear seating/seatbelts correctly (Obstructed)

  14. Fail88,321 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,321 miles
    Test number
    259226333382
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre and tyre valve slightly deteriorated
    • NoteNearside front and offside rear tyre valves slightly deteriorated

  15. Pass88,321 miles (+11,086)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    88,321 miles
    Test number
    447196333301
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre and tyre valve slightly deteriorated
    • NoteNearside front and offside rear tyre valves slightly deteriorated

  16. Pass77,235 miles (+152)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    77,235 miles
    Test number
    728037812372
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low on tread and perishing - nail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front tyre starting to wear low on tread

  17. Fail77,083 miles (+9,484)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,083 miles
    Test number
    546101312353
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low on tread and perishing - nail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front tyre starting to wear low on tread

  18. Pass67,599 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    67,599 miles
    Test number
    538863111330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail67,553 miles (+9,710)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,553 miles
    Test number
    158862111366
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass57,843 miles (+6,258)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    57,843 miles
    Test number
    420795210345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,585 miles (+14,765)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    51,585 miles
    Test number
    763628840156
    • NoteSlight movement to both rear top suspension bushes

  22. Pass36,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    36,820 miles
    Test number
    644912149143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB06 VKN

Does LB06 VKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB06 VKN expired on 1 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB06 VKN?
The MOT on LB06 VKN expired on 1 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB06 VKN done?
LB06 VKN was recorded at 124,580 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2025, an average of 5,532 miles a year.
Has LB06 VKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 VKN has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB06 VKN 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 VKN find?
LB06 VKN passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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