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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

LE06 ADOMOT history

LE06 ADO is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 10 Aug 2006. Its MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 132,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2025.

LE06 ADO black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Apr 2026
Mileage
132,283 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,725 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE06 ADO
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
10 Aug 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE06 ADO was last recorded at 132,283 miles on 24 Apr 2025, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Mar 2023: 122,847 miles, lower than 137,798 miles on 20 Oct 2021.

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
132,252 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
6,725 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,283 miles
  • 2024 – 127,278 miles
  • 2023 – 122,859 miles
  • 2021 – 137,798 miles
  • 2019 – 106,673 miles
  • 2018 – 95,559 miles
  • 2017 – 83,580 miles
  • 2015 – 60,660 miles
  • 2014 – 49,844 miles
  • 2013 – 37,233 miles
  • 2012 – 30,915 miles
  • 2009 – 26,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,283 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySlight dampness around fuel filterRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex sooty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter/housing wet

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,283 miles (+31)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    132,283 miles
    Test number
    327085721511
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight dampness around fuel filter
  2. Fail132,252 miles (+4,974)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,252 miles
    Test number
    786898509891
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight dampness around fuel filter
  3. Pass127,278 miles (+4,419)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    127,278 miles
    Test number
    454879417791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play ARB Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play ARB Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass122,859 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    122,859 miles
    Test number
    766111825788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. Fail122,847 miles (-14,951)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,847 miles
    Test number
    816639357633
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. Pass137,798 miles (+31,125)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    137,798 miles
    Test number
    365295796954
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively near limits (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Pass106,673 miles (+23)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    106,673 miles
    Test number
    119236312134
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex sooty (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter/housing wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights alignment at lower level
  8. Fail106,650 miles (+11,091)3 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,650 miles
    Test number
    173395276180
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm central band (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm center band (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached rear tray/shield loose (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex sooty (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter/housing wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights alignment at lower level
  9. Pass95,559 miles (+255)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    95,559 miles
    Test number
    937998970047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail95,304 miles (+11,724)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,304 miles
    Test number
    565373843118
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEng man light on
  11. Pass83,580 miles (+22,920)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    83,580 miles
    Test number
    721351316201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    60,660 miles
    Test number
    448336759001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. FailMileage not read4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    454124922436
    • FailureFuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass49,844 miles (+12,611)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    49,844 miles
    Test number
    337890974260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,233 miles (+2,147)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    37,233 miles
    Test number
    346524763237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,086 miles (+4,171)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    35,086 miles
    Test number
    598299793041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    30,915 miles
    Test number
    326094512198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail30,915 miles (+4,242)2 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,915 miles
    Test number
    645401612173
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteAll brake pipes rusty
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty
    • NoteUnder body cover damaged
  19. Pass26,673 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    26,673 miles
    Test number
    394292329483
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LE06 ADO

Does LE06 ADO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE06 ADO expired on 23 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE06 ADO?
The MOT on LE06 ADO expired on 23 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE06 ADO done?
LE06 ADO was recorded at 132,283 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2025, an average of 6,725 miles a year.
Has LE06 ADO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE06 ADO has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LE06 ADO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Mar 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE06 ADO find?
LE06 ADO passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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