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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

LE06 JOAMOT history

LE06 JOA is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 28 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 198,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

LE06 JOA 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 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
198,462 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE06 JOA
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
28 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE06 JOA was last recorded at 198,462 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 4,182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,280 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,182 miles
Average per year
9,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,462 miles
  • 2024 – 194,280 miles
  • 2023 – 190,329 miles
  • 2022 – 187,225 miles
  • 2021 – 179,108 miles
  • 2020 – 170,221 miles
  • 2019 – 163,313 miles
  • 2018 – 158,354 miles
  • 2017 – 148,461 miles
  • 2016 – 140,582 miles
  • 2015 – 134,853 miles
  • 2014 – 117,394 miles
  • 2013 – 98,459 miles
  • 2012 – 81,013 miles
  • 2011 – 73,667 miles
  • 2010 – 58,803 miles
  • 2009 – 42,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,462 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,462 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    198,462 miles
    Test number
    572976554475
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail198,461 miles (+4,181)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,461 miles
    Test number
    707764319046
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass194,280 miles (+3,951)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    194,280 miles
    Test number
    718316799672
    • MinorRear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm , both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass190,329 miles (+3,104)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    190,329 miles
    Test number
    748860685053
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass187,225 miles (+8,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    187,225 miles
    Test number
    335007302070
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe flexi blowing
    • AdvisorySlight play in both steering rack ends

  6. Pass179,108 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    179,108 miles
    Test number
    528324688794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail179,108 miles (+8,887)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,108 miles
    Test number
    549146761621
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass170,221 miles (+6,908)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    170,221 miles
    Test number
    921314773157
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock top mounting corroded
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass163,313 miles (+4,959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    163,313 miles
    Test number
    990235033282
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear shock absorber, upper alloy mounting brackets corroded

  10. Pass158,354 miles (+9,893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    158,354 miles
    Test number
    165560935431
    • AdvisoryOil around power steering rack area

  11. Pass148,461 miles (+7,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    148,461 miles
    Test number
    889586905776
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded, inner face

  12. Pass140,582 miles (+5,729)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    140,582 miles
    Test number
    608743380663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass134,853 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    134,853 miles
    Test number
    375985655056
    • NoteO/s/f drop link arm rubber perrished

  14. Fail134,853 miles (+17,459)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,853 miles
    Test number
    527114355058
    • FailureFront Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteO/s/f drop link arm rubber perrished

  15. Pass117,394 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    117,394 miles
    Test number
    987071454061
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked

  16. Fail117,394 miles (+18,935)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,394 miles
    Test number
    665691854097
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked

  17. Pass98,459 miles (+17,446)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    98,459 miles
    Test number
    139468433025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,013 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    81,013 miles
    Test number
    699824752055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail81,012 miles (+7,345)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,012 miles
    Test number
    179373252016
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass73,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    73,667 miles
    Test number
    265054011262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail73,667 miles (+14,864)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,667 miles
    Test number
    866974211242
    • FailureTyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteN/s area of windscreen is damaged - approx 23m/m /// also zone (A) apears to have been repaired - approx 9m/m

  22. Pass58,803 miles (+16,618)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    58,803 miles
    Test number
    623942320241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    42,185 miles
    Test number
    740850599184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE06 JOA

Does LE06 JOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE06 JOA is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE06 JOA?
The MOT on LE06 JOA is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE06 JOA done?
LE06 JOA was recorded at 198,462 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 9,471 miles a year.
Has LE06 JOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE06 JOA has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LE06 JOA 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 LE06 JOA find?
LE06 JOA passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all, and 6 more.

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