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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc

LB06 VLJMOT history

LB06 VLJ is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 16 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 12 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 135,383 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Feb 2025
Mileage
135,383 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2025
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 VLJ
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
16 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB06 VLJ was last recorded at 135,383 miles on 11 Feb 2025, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,367 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
6,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,383 miles
  • 2024 – 125,695 miles
  • 2023 – 116,197 miles
  • 2022 – 109,026 miles
  • 2021 – 105,107 miles
  • 2020 – 102,722 miles
  • 2019 – 101,400 miles
  • 2018 – 95,412 miles
  • 2017 – 88,951 miles
  • 2016 – 83,626 miles
  • 2015 – 78,650 miles
  • 2014 – 74,431 miles
  • 2013 – 71,526 miles
  • 2012 – 65,054 miles
  • 2011 – 51,707 miles
  • 2010 – 37,361 miles
  • 2009 – 29,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail135,383 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed noise from engine (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail135,383 miles (+16)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,383 miles
    Test number
    964013123014
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed noise from engine (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail135,367 miles (+9,672)3 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,367 miles
    Test number
    924911474405
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber corroded both sides

  3. Pass125,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    125,695 miles
    Test number
    913403964999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail125,695 miles (+9,498)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,695 miles
    Test number
    465705117721
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass116,197 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    116,197 miles
    Test number
    272493225017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail116,180 miles (+7,154)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,180 miles
    Test number
    927076707773
    • MajorFront Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective missing (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light white light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens missing (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass109,026 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    109,026 miles
    Test number
    993510612358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail109,021 miles (+3,914)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,021 miles
    Test number
    823095767966
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass105,107 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    105,107 miles
    Test number
    837204356019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar 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

  10. Fail105,107 miles (+2,385)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,107 miles
    Test number
    541216251539
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar 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

  11. Pass102,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,722 miles
    Test number
    288381655406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail102,722 miles (+1,322)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,722 miles
    Test number
    560608699584
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

  13. Pass101,400 miles (+5,988)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    101,400 miles
    Test number
    421678200648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,412 miles (+6,461)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    95,412 miles
    Test number
    320661112703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,951 miles (+5,325)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    88,951 miles
    Test number
    809602121887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,626 miles (+4,976)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    83,626 miles
    Test number
    431977989203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,650 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    78,650 miles
    Test number
    773212552325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,572 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,572 miles
    Test number
    102972590441
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre sidewall has a cut not deep enough to reach the cords

  19. Fail78,572 miles (+4,141)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,572 miles
    Test number
    352843717691
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre sidewall has a cut not deep enough to reach the cords

  20. Pass74,431 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,431 miles
    Test number
    697545944201
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a cut on the outter wall but not deep enough to reach the ply cords

  21. Fail74,431 miles (+2,905)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,431 miles
    Test number
    567984944220
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a cut on the outter wall but not deep enough to reach the ply cords

  22. Pass71,526 miles (+6,472)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    71,526 miles
    Test number
    468712543215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,054 miles (+13,347)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    65,054 miles
    Test number
    307384742437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    51,707 miles
    Test number
    259469071131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail51,707 miles (+14,346)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,707 miles
    Test number
    817899071123
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  26. Pass37,361 miles (+8,244)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    37,361 miles
    Test number
    901481980101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,117 miles
    Test number
    601794979190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail29,117 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,117 miles
    Test number
    291594179403
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB06 VLJ

Does LB06 VLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB06 VLJ expired on 12 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB06 VLJ?
The MOT on LB06 VLJ expired on 12 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB06 VLJ done?
LB06 VLJ was recorded at 135,383 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2025, an average of 6,795 miles a year.
Has LB06 VLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 VLJ has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB06 VLJ 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 VLJ find?
LB06 VLJ failed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 1 advisory: offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; central exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking front and rear; emissions unable to be completed noise from engine, and 3 more.

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