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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

LE06 LFXMOT history

LE06 LFX is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Jul 2006. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 244,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2025.

LE06 LFX blue 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 29 Apr 2026
Mileage
244,235 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE06 LFX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE06 LFX was last recorded at 244,235 miles on 28 Apr 2025, 34,922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,313 miles · 30 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
34,922 miles
Average per year
10,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 244,235 miles
  • 2024 – 209,313 miles
  • 2023 – 203,484 miles
  • 2022 – 199,224 miles
  • 2021 – 196,306 miles
  • 2020 – 194,481 miles
  • 2019 – 189,439 miles
  • 2018 – 184,558 miles
  • 2017 – 180,874 miles
  • 2016 – 176,535 miles
  • 2015 – 167,115 miles
  • 2014 – 160,570 miles
  • 2013 – 144,618 miles
  • 2012 – 124,876 miles
  • 2011 – 109,715 miles
  • 2010 – 97,315 miles
  • 2009 – 82,953 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass244,235 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySills, underbody, subframe and suspension components has corrosion but not excessive

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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass244,235 miles (+34,922)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    244,235 miles
    Test number
    880095699020
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySills, underbody, subframe and suspension components has corrosion but not excessive

  2. Pass209,313 miles (+5,829)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    209,313 miles
    Test number
    231687087374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass203,484 miles (+4,260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    203,484 miles
    Test number
    981337954234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass199,224 miles (+2,918)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    199,224 miles
    Test number
    918404105824
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel

  5. Pass196,306 miles (+1,825)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    196,306 miles
    Test number
    859864185419
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass194,481 miles (+5,042)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    194,481 miles
    Test number
    482955928422
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding flexi

  7. Pass189,439 miles (+4,881)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    189,439 miles
    Test number
    497448896566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass184,558 miles (+3,684)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    184,558 miles
    Test number
    736385456971
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass180,874 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    180,874 miles
    Test number
    171180916019
    • AdvisoryRear suspension mountings starting to rust, exhaust rusting

  10. Fail180,874 miles (+4,339)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,874 miles
    Test number
    810667171096
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension mountings starting to rust, exhaust rusting

  11. Pass176,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    176,535 miles
    Test number
    168192866511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail176,533 miles (+9,418)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,533 miles
    Test number
    789644396529
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass167,115 miles (+6,545)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    167,115 miles
    Test number
    848333045093
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteUneven wear both rear tyres

  14. Pass160,570 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    160,570 miles
    Test number
    846315864098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail160,570 miles (+15,952)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,570 miles
    Test number
    849824664023
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass144,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    144,618 miles
    Test number
    738709653004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail144,618 miles (+19,742)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,618 miles
    Test number
    746406143003
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureSteering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

  18. Pass124,876 miles (+15,161)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    124,876 miles
    Test number
    245055462083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass109,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    109,715 miles
    Test number
    539943241066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail109,715 miles (+12,400)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,715 miles
    Test number
    976972041096
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass97,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    97,315 miles
    Test number
    581998470036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail97,315 miles (+14,362)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,315 miles
    Test number
    472777270061
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  23. Pass82,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    82,953 miles
    Test number
    582261109288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE06 LFX

Does LE06 LFX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE06 LFX expired on 29 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE06 LFX?
The MOT on LE06 LFX expired on 29 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE06 LFX done?
LE06 LFX was recorded at 244,235 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2025, an average of 10,225 miles a year.
Has LE06 LFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE06 LFX has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on LE06 LFX 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 LFX find?
LE06 LFX passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2025 with 4 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 5 more.

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