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Saab 9-3

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

LB06 VLZMOT history

LB06 VLZ is a grey diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 5 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2022 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 176,727 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2022
Mileage
176,727 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2022
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,086 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 VLZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
5 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2022
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB06 VLZ was last recorded at 176,727 miles on 9 Jun 2022, 13,758 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,969 miles · 26 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
13,758 miles
Average per year
10,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 176,727 miles
  • 2021 – 162,969 miles
  • 2020 – 152,201 miles
  • 2019 – 135,002 miles
  • 2018 – 119,836 miles
  • 2017 – 111,037 miles
  • 2016 – 106,217 miles
  • 2015 – 99,610 miles
  • 2014 – 91,835 miles
  • 2013 – 84,574 miles
  • 2012 – 76,948 miles
  • 2011 – 70,523 miles
  • 2010 – 56,381 miles
  • 2009 – 45,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail176,727 miles
  • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side BOTH SIDES (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorRear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail176,727 miles (+13,758)2 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,727 miles
    Test number
    590229563881
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side BOTH SIDES (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass162,969 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    162,969 miles
    Test number
    279085990489
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySmall chip in screen

  3. Fail162,968 miles (+10,767)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,968 miles
    Test number
    857645882702
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded on inner faces
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake disc heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc damaged buy over heating

  4. Pass152,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    152,201 miles
    Test number
    497184690246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail152,200 miles (+17,198)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,200 miles
    Test number
    190671694319
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass135,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    135,002 miles
    Test number
    870183339648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail135,001 miles3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,001 miles
    Test number
    289900270847
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heavily corroded

  8. Fail135,001 miles (+15,165)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,001 miles
    Test number
    735733685465
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heavily corroded

  9. Pass119,836 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    119,836 miles
    Test number
    681706345431
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside front shock absorber heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slightly split on inner sidewall

  10. Fail119,836 miles (+8,799)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,836 miles
    Test number
    717486682711
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside front shock absorber heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slightly split on inner sidewall

  11. Pass111,037 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    111,037 miles
    Test number
    144226972588
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  12. Fail111,037 miles (+4,820)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,037 miles
    Test number
    431270084681
    • FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  13. Pass106,217 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    106,217 miles
    Test number
    480255667816
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail/in

  14. Fail106,217 miles (+6,607)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,217 miles
    Test number
    165439638821
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail/in

  15. Pass99,610 miles (+7,775)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    99,610 miles
    Test number
    369217785194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,835 miles (+7,261)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    91,835 miles
    Test number
    729730294188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,574 miles (+7,626)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    84,574 miles
    Test number
    269306493459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,948 miles (+6,425)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    76,948 miles
    Test number
    229068192153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass70,523 miles (+14,142)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    70,523 miles
    Test number
    216983801217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail56,381 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,381 miles
    Test number
    243127180453
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/r/inner tyre slightcut

  21. Pass56,381 miles (+10,925)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    56,381 miles
    Test number
    780857780143
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/r/inner tyre slightcut

  22. Pass45,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    45,456 miles
    Test number
    251694359406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB06 VLZ

Does LB06 VLZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB06 VLZ expired on 12 Aug 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB06 VLZ?
The MOT on LB06 VLZ expired on 12 Aug 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB06 VLZ done?
LB06 VLZ was recorded at 176,727 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2022, an average of 10,086 miles a year.
Has LB06 VLZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 VLZ has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LB06 VLZ 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 VLZ find?
LB06 VLZ failed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 4 major defects and 1 minor defect: front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; nearside front position lamp not working, and 4 more.

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