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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

LB06 VLYMOT history

LB06 VLY is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 106,199 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
106,199 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 VLY
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
31 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 VLY was last recorded at 106,199 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Sept 2023: 78,717 miles, lower than 79,376 miles on 28 Oct 2022.

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
106,178 miles · 1 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
4,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,199 miles
  • 2025 – 98,340 miles
  • 2024 – 88,409 miles
  • 2023 – 78,721 miles
  • 2022 – 79,376 miles
  • 2021 – 71,681 miles
  • 2020 – 69,815 miles
  • 2019 – 67,940 miles
  • 2018 – 65,659 miles
  • 2017 – 62,556 miles
  • 2016 – 59,587 miles
  • 2015 – 55,182 miles
  • 2014 – 49,891 miles
  • 2013 – 47,373 miles
  • 2012 – 40,314 miles
  • 2011 – 34,022 miles
  • 2010 – 27,730 miles
  • 2009 – 21,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,199 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryEGR pipe slight leak from gasketRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust flexi slight leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear all rear suspension components heavily corroded but not yet weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 25 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,199 miles (+21)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    106,199 miles
    Test number
    177504502856
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEGR pipe slight leak from gasket
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi slight leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear 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. Fail106,178 miles (+7,838)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,178 miles
    Test number
    837621773066
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEGR pipe slight leak from gasket
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi slight leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear 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))

  3. Pass98,340 miles (+9,931)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    98,340 miles
    Test number
    293360822470
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 b hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 casings (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass88,409 miles (+9,688)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    88,409 miles
    Test number
    434631726419
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced has engine under tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass78,721 miles (+4)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    78,721 miles
    Test number
    318636050079
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear all rear suspension components heavily corroded but not yet weak

  6. Fail78,717 miles (-659)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,717 miles
    Test number
    983760011759
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot burst (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear all rear suspension components heavily corroded but not yet weak

  7. Pass79,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    79,376 miles
    Test number
    520840980518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail74,172 miles (+2,491)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,172 miles
    Test number
    285265836898
    • MajorFuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass71,681 miles (+113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    71,681 miles
    Test number
    928946959371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail71,568 miles (+1,753)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,568 miles
    Test number
    596302722604
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass69,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,815 miles
    Test number
    526207084068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail69,815 miles (+1,875)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,815 miles
    Test number
    741937592559
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass67,940 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,940 miles
    Test number
    198392495543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  14. Fail67,938 miles (+2,279)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,938 miles
    Test number
    111316608678
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  15. Pass65,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    65,659 miles
    Test number
    660935659638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail65,659 miles (+3,103)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,659 miles
    Test number
    377997964445
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass62,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    62,556 miles
    Test number
    962692497741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail62,556 miles (+2,969)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,556 miles
    Test number
    558685738177
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass59,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    59,587 miles
    Test number
    859463973233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,587 miles (+4,405)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,587 miles
    Test number
    818930938100
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass55,182 miles (+5,291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    55,182 miles
    Test number
    739430315155
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass49,891 miles (+2,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    49,891 miles
    Test number
    678259404111
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Fail47,373 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,373 miles
    Test number
    175723713174
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass47,373 miles (+1,497)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    47,373 miles
    Test number
    996573813159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,876 miles (+5,562)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    45,876 miles
    Test number
    287146413091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,314 miles (+6,292)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    40,314 miles
    Test number
    816948252041
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteDual mass flywheel noisey

  27. Fail34,022 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,022 miles
    Test number
    138399051078
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges
    • NoteO/s front tyre tread perished
    • NoteO/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

  28. Pass34,022 miles (+6,292)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    34,022 miles
    Test number
    809529151079
    • NoteN/s rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges
    • NoteO/s front tyre tread perished
    • NoteO/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

  29. Pass27,730 miles (+6,662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    27,730 miles
    Test number
    163384080454
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass21,068 miles (+28)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    21,068 miles
    Test number
    411479889067
    • NoteAdvisory chips on o/s and n/s of windscreen
    • NoteAdvisory corrosion on all four brake discs

  31. Fail21,040 miles3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,040 miles
    Test number
    103424389497
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • NoteAdvisory chips on o/s and n/s of windscreen
    • NoteAdvisory corrosion on all four brake discs

Questions about LB06 VLY

Does LB06 VLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB06 VLY is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB06 VLY?
The MOT on LB06 VLY is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB06 VLY done?
LB06 VLY was recorded at 106,199 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 4,860 miles a year.
Has LB06 VLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 VLY has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB06 VLY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Sept 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB06 VLY find?
LB06 VLY passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; egr pipe slight leak from gasket, and 4 more.

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