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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,000 cc

LD06 DFLMOT history

LD06 DFL is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 152,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

LD06 DFL black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
152,696 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD06 DFL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD06 DFL was last recorded at 152,696 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Feb 2011: 71,246 miles, lower than 100,730 miles on 15 Feb 2010.

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
152,695 miles · 22 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,696 miles
  • 2024 – 146,911 miles
  • 2023 – 145,087 miles
  • 2022 – 142,148 miles
  • 2021 – 139,175 miles
  • 2020 – 137,593 miles
  • 2019 – 136,379 miles
  • 2018 – 135,626 miles
  • 2017 – 134,021 miles
  • 2016 – 131,292 miles
  • 2015 – 124,381 miles
  • 2014 – 118,389 miles
  • 2013 – 102,848 miles
  • 2012 – 87,863 miles
  • 2011 – 71,246 miles
  • 2010 – 100,730 miles
  • 2009 – 45,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,696 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bind in wheelRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,696 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    152,696 miles
    Test number
    415677940380
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bind in wheel
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail152,695 miles (+5,784)4 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,695 miles
    Test number
    486735353457
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases various parts of the exhaust, (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bind in wheel
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass146,911 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    146,911 miles
    Test number
    589463544329
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail146,909 miles (+1,822)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,909 miles
    Test number
    453832027275
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass145,087 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    145,087 miles
    Test number
    810634491839
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Fail145,083 miles (+2,935)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,083 miles
    Test number
    211651514581
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass142,148 miles (+2,973)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    142,148 miles
    Test number
    722856709446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass139,175 miles (+1,582)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    139,175 miles
    Test number
    871190355900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass137,593 miles (+1,214)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    137,593 miles
    Test number
    870313854029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass136,379 miles (+753)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    136,379 miles
    Test number
    797411434602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass135,626 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    135,626 miles
    Test number
    284202278610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail135,623 miles (+1,602)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,623 miles
    Test number
    775838506634
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  13. Pass134,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    134,021 miles
    Test number
    799426842151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail134,021 miles (+2,729)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,021 miles
    Test number
    385131871300
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
  15. Pass131,292 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    131,292 miles
    Test number
    237934175634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  16. Fail131,292 miles (+6,911)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,292 miles
    Test number
    471127867940
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  17. Pass124,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    124,381 miles
    Test number
    395865045025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail124,381 miles (+5,992)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,381 miles
    Test number
    459764645031
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel filter badly corroded
  19. Fail118,389 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,389 miles
    Test number
    146834634009
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  20. Pass118,389 miles (+15,541)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    118,389 miles
    Test number
    147054434404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass102,848 miles (+14,985)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    102,848 miles
    Test number
    689249743062
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s rear rtyre inner edge worn
  22. Pass87,863 miles (+16,617)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    87,863 miles
    Test number
    156397042463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass71,246 miles (-29,484)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    71,246 miles
    Test number
    225163551062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  24. Pass100,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    100,730 miles
    Test number
    172966140491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail100,730 miles (+55,680)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,730 miles
    Test number
    181536240040
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Fail45,050 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,050 miles
    Test number
    154171759448
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteVery muddy under sills and wheel arches
  27. Pass45,050 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    45,050 miles
    Test number
    350111859052
    • NoteVery muddy under sills and wheel arches

Questions about LD06 DFL

Does LD06 DFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD06 DFL is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD06 DFL?
The MOT on LD06 DFL is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD06 DFL done?
LD06 DFL was recorded at 152,696 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 6,173 miles a year.
Has LD06 DFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD06 DFL has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LD06 DFL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Feb 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD06 DFL find?
LD06 DFL passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear bind in wheel; oil leak, but not excessive.

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