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Saab 9-3

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

LB06 VMFMOT history

LB06 VMF is a grey diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 30 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2025 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 103,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2025
Mileage
103,314 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2024
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 VMF
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
30 May 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 VMF was last recorded at 103,314 miles on 7 Aug 2024, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,309 miles · 30 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 103,314 miles
  • 2023 – 94,879 miles
  • 2022 – 87,227 miles
  • 2021 – 82,992 miles
  • 2020 – 81,091 miles
  • 2019 – 79,120 miles
  • 2018 – 76,006 miles
  • 2017 – 71,040 miles
  • 2016 – 65,717 miles
  • 2015 – 60,101 miles
  • 2014 – 51,962 miles
  • 2013 – 48,051 miles
  • 2012 – 43,752 miles
  • 2011 – 39,958 miles
  • 2010 – 35,807 miles
  • 2009 – 31,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,314 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly split/perishing on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly split/perishing on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,314 miles (+5)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    103,314 miles
    Test number
    987662106087
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly split/perishing on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly split/perishing on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (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. Fail103,309 miles (+8,430)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,309 miles
    Test number
    767482434498
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly split/perishing on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly split/perishing on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (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. Pass94,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    94,879 miles
    Test number
    165914059163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail94,879 miles (+7,652)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,879 miles
    Test number
    574286357179
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass87,227 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    87,227 miles
    Test number
    472601562883
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2x cuts on the outer sidewall, tyre also deteriorated in the outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on the inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail87,227 miles (+4,235)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,227 miles
    Test number
    731573673723
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2x cuts on the outer sidewall, tyre also deteriorated in the outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on the inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass82,992 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    82,992 miles
    Test number
    903684027362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail82,990 miles (+1,899)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,990 miles
    Test number
    509278027224
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass81,091 miles (+1,971)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    81,091 miles
    Test number
    121836069323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre kerb bead damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracks in tread

  10. Pass79,120 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    79,120 miles
    Test number
    187779385043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,116 miles (+3,110)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,116 miles
    Test number
    953067594831
    • MajorSteering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  12. Pass76,006 miles (+4,966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    76,006 miles
    Test number
    475843694882
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre flat spots on tread

  13. Pass71,040 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    71,040 miles
    Test number
    127896523751
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail71,037 miles (+5,320)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,037 miles
    Test number
    516966443105
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOne n/s/r side light not working

  15. Pass65,717 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    65,717 miles
    Test number
    307507300364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail65,712 miles (+5,611)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,712 miles
    Test number
    941943293992
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass60,101 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    60,101 miles
    Test number
    482884226147
    • AdvisoryCracks in tread & walls n/s/f tyre

  18. Fail60,101 miles (+8,139)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,101 miles
    Test number
    912648877587
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryCracks in tread & walls n/s/f tyre
    • AdvisoryHand brake effort low o/s

  19. Pass51,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    51,962 miles
    Test number
    505358334286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,960 miles (+3,909)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,960 miles
    Test number
    507698234226
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  21. Pass48,051 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    48,051 miles
    Test number
    837034433270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSplit in tread o/s/r tyre

  22. Fail48,051 miles (+4,299)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,051 miles
    Test number
    905264733267
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSplit in tread o/s/r tyre

  23. Pass43,752 miles (+3,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    43,752 miles
    Test number
    706165432282
    • 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)

  24. Pass39,958 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    39,958 miles
    Test number
    235846201353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail39,958 miles (+4,151)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,958 miles
    Test number
    176775901375
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass35,807 miles (+4,174)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    35,807 miles
    Test number
    911589790205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    31,633 miles
    Test number
    493583529233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB06 VMF

Does LB06 VMF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB06 VMF expired on 6 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB06 VMF?
The MOT on LB06 VMF expired on 6 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB06 VMF done?
LB06 VMF was recorded at 103,314 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2024, an average of 4,782 miles a year.
Has LB06 VMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 VMF has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LB06 VMF 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 VMF find?
LB06 VMF passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly split/perishing on shoulder, and 3 more.

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