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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc

LB06 VMDMOT history

LB06 VMD is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 137,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2025
Mileage
137,575 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,082 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 VMD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 May 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 VMD was last recorded at 137,575 miles on 8 Oct 2024, 221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,354 miles · 24 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
221 miles
Average per year
7,082 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 137,575 miles
  • 2023 – 132,576 miles
  • 2022 – 121,052 miles
  • 2021 – 111,347 miles
  • 2020 – 110,127 miles
  • 2019 – 107,505 miles
  • 2018 – 103,683 miles
  • 2017 – 100,425 miles
  • 2016 – 96,893 miles
  • 2015 – 93,354 miles
  • 2014 – 88,567 miles
  • 2013 – 84,663 miles
  • 2012 – 77,403 miles
  • 2011 – 61,570 miles
  • 2010 – 46,162 miles
  • 2009 – 30,085 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,575 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,575 miles (+221)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    137,575 miles
    Test number
    665450161668
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail137,354 miles (+4,778)1 dangerous3 major4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,354 miles
    Test number
    107349781305
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass132,576 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    132,576 miles
    Test number
    518839322427
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail132,575 miles (+11,523)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,575 miles
    Test number
    275800249704
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass121,052 miles (+9,705)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    121,052 miles
    Test number
    807993810287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,347 miles (+1,220)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    111,347 miles
    Test number
    951013917947
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc back plates deteriated

  7. Pass110,127 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    110,127 miles
    Test number
    378786786358
    • AdvisoryDifferent coil springs fitted at rear

  8. Fail110,126 miles (+2,621)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,126 miles
    Test number
    688018128767
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDifferent coil springs fitted at rear

  9. Pass107,505 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    107,505 miles
    Test number
    450270817558
    • AdvisoryCorrossion on exhaust system

  10. Fail107,504 miles (+3,821)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,504 miles
    Test number
    977497160390
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrossion on exhaust system

  11. Pass103,683 miles (+3,258)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    103,683 miles
    Test number
    257394430753
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroding

  12. Pass100,425 miles (+3,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    100,425 miles
    Test number
    492994853368
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass96,893 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    96,893 miles
    Test number
    508578384518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perishing in the tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail96,893 miles (+3,539)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,893 miles
    Test number
    168039683046
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perishing in the tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass93,354 miles (+4,787)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    93,354 miles
    Test number
    825392492150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,567 miles (+3,904)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    88,567 miles
    Test number
    427872294102
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • NoteO/s/r trailing arm bush splitting bslightly
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  17. Pass84,663 miles (+35)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    84,663 miles
    Test number
    668791313264
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail84,628 miles (+7,225)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,628 miles
    Test number
    978547103284
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass77,403 miles (+15,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    77,403 miles
    Test number
    915022202270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass61,570 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    61,570 miles
    Test number
    405008401217
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  21. Fail61,570 miles (+15,408)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,570 miles
    Test number
    849218401234
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  22. Pass46,162 miles (+16,077)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    46,162 miles
    Test number
    193495590119
    • NoteBonnet safety catch siezed

  23. Pass30,085 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    30,085 miles
    Test number
    601056619231
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight surface corrosion to front brake discs

Questions about LB06 VMD

Does LB06 VMD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB06 VMD expired on 8 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB06 VMD?
The MOT on LB06 VMD expired on 8 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB06 VMD done?
LB06 VMD was recorded at 137,575 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2024, an average of 7,082 miles a year.
Has LB06 VMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 VMD has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LB06 VMD 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 VMD find?
LB06 VMD passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2024 with 4 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 5 more.

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