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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

LB56 DSZMOT history

LB56 DSZ is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 133,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
133,232 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 DSZ
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 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 DSZ was last recorded at 133,232 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 7,306 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,926 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,306 miles
Average per year
6,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,232 miles
  • 2025 – 125,926 miles
  • 2024 – 118,303 miles
  • 2023 – 110,429 miles
  • 2022 – 102,892 miles
  • 2021 – 92,852 miles
  • 2019 – 90,314 miles
  • 2018 – 89,519 miles
  • 2017 – 78,664 miles
  • 2016 – 62,653 miles
  • 2015 – 47,112 miles
  • 2014 – 44,872 miles
  • 2012 – 42,290 miles
  • 2011 – 38,986 miles
  • 2010 – 34,893 miles
  • 2009 – 24,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,232 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine cover / under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass133,232 miles (+7,306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    133,232 miles
    Test number
    477548415881
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass125,926 miles (+7,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    125,926 miles
    Test number
    480965402552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass118,303 miles (+7,874)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    118,303 miles
    Test number
    688042700580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,429 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    110,429 miles
    Test number
    485683977823
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail110,424 miles (+7,532)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,424 miles
    Test number
    121633525312
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached strut top mount corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached strut top mount corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass102,892 miles (+10,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    102,892 miles
    Test number
    741830951864
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass92,852 miles (+2,538)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    92,852 miles
    Test number
    706387638466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,314 miles (+795)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    90,314 miles
    Test number
    936441081354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,519 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    89,519 miles
    Test number
    301506947902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail89,519 miles (+10,855)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,519 miles
    Test number
    121156075620
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass78,664 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    78,664 miles
    Test number
    259109314585
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight lip on front discs

  12. Fail78,664 miles (+16,011)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,664 miles
    Test number
    964443634696
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight lip on front discs

  13. Pass62,653 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    62,653 miles
    Test number
    234277525287
    • AdvisoryEngine cover / under tray fitted

  14. Fail62,653 miles (+15,541)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,653 miles
    Test number
    241676736402
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover / under tray fitted

  15. Pass47,112 miles (+2,240)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,112 miles
    Test number
    129245785069
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass44,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,872 miles
    Test number
    146483884004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail44,872 miles (+2,582)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,872 miles
    Test number
    936183084084
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass42,290 miles (+3,304)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    42,290 miles
    Test number
    706641482156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    38,986 miles
    Test number
    729149391140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail38,986 miles (+4,093)2 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,986 miles
    Test number
    226499191102
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has slight bulge at carcus joint

  21. Pass34,893 miles (+10,629)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    34,893 miles
    Test number
    971968820255
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs are poor visually - scored/lightly corroded

  22. Pass24,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    24,264 miles
    Test number
    270942659273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 DSZ

Does LB56 DSZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 DSZ is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 DSZ?
The MOT on LB56 DSZ is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 DSZ done?
LB56 DSZ was recorded at 133,232 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 6,564 miles a year.
Has LB56 DSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 DSZ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 DSZ 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 DSZ find?
LB56 DSZ passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; oil leak, but not excessive.

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