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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,000 cc

LB56 DSXMOT history

LB56 DSX is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 21 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 119,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
119,528 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 DSX
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
21 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 DSX was last recorded at 119,528 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,522 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
6,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,528 miles
  • 2024 – 108,045 miles
  • 2023 – 95,700 miles
  • 2022 – 90,851 miles
  • 2021 – 84,285 miles
  • 2020 – 80,748 miles
  • 2019 – 72,129 miles
  • 2018 – 65,297 miles
  • 2017 – 62,817 miles
  • 2016 – 58,734 miles
  • 2015 – 53,266 miles
  • 2014 – 47,979 miles
  • 2013 – 42,568 miles
  • 2012 – 32,008 miles
  • 2011 – 23,715 miles
  • 2010 – 13,735 miles
  • 2009 – 12,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,528 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))Recorded 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,528 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    119,528 miles
    Test number
    316320185227
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail119,522 miles (+11,477)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,522 miles
    Test number
    385325306757
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass108,045 miles (+12,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    108,045 miles
    Test number
    865648723430
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass95,700 miles (+4,849)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    95,700 miles
    Test number
    126692623898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,851 miles (+6,566)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    90,851 miles
    Test number
    554666606620
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear in line fuel filter housing corroded

  6. Pass84,285 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    84,285 miles
    Test number
    547175582390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTop engine cover fitted; Sill guards fitted

  7. Fail84,285 miles (+3,537)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,285 miles
    Test number
    330527301923
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTop engine cover fitted; Sill guards fitted

  8. Pass80,748 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    80,748 miles
    Test number
    367565305978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail80,748 miles (+8,619)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,748 miles
    Test number
    998039497552
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass72,129 miles (+6,832)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    72,129 miles
    Test number
    497354658726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,297 miles (+2,480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    65,297 miles
    Test number
    300026345034
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass62,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    62,817 miles
    Test number
    850410220750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail62,817 miles (+4,083)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,817 miles
    Test number
    368280739462
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass58,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    58,734 miles
    Test number
    843258466994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,733 miles (+5,467)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,733 miles
    Test number
    501907740221
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  16. Pass53,266 miles (+5,287)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    53,266 miles
    Test number
    698111490311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,979 miles (+5,411)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    47,979 miles
    Test number
    876105844298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    42,568 miles
    Test number
    717776943207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,568 miles (+10,560)4 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,568 miles
    Test number
    866636343249
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside 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 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFront & rear discs corroded on the inner faces

  20. Pass32,008 miles (+8,293)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    32,008 miles
    Test number
    475693872076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,715 miles (+94)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,715 miles
    Test number
    659043571024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail23,621 miles (+9,886)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,621 miles
    Test number
    505359161056
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass13,735 miles (+1,318)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    13,735 miles
    Test number
    953824170050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    12,417 miles
    Test number
    153959259233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 DSX

Does LB56 DSX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 DSX is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 DSX?
The MOT on LB56 DSX is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 DSX done?
LB56 DSX was recorded at 119,528 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 6,629 miles a year.
Has LB56 DSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 DSX has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 DSX 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 LB56 DSX find?
LB56 DSX passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer.

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