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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc

LB56 DVXMOT history

LB56 DVX is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 175,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2026
Mileage
175,773 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2025
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,361 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 DVX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 DVX was last recorded at 175,773 miles on 31 Jan 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,773 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,361 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 175,773 miles
  • 2024 – 168,818 miles
  • 2022 – 161,333 miles
  • 2021 – 158,938 miles
  • 2020 – 155,104 miles
  • 2019 – 152,223 miles
  • 2018 – 146,849 miles
  • 2017 – 142,324 miles
  • 2016 – 137,547 miles
  • 2015 – 132,444 miles
  • 2014 – 122,818 miles
  • 2013 – 108,086 miles
  • 2012 – 92,355 miles
  • 2011 – 77,892 miles
  • 2010 – 62,049 miles
  • 2009 – 48,319 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,773 miles
  • AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine mounts rubber deteriorated, slight play front and rear mounts (6.1.8 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVarious corrosion to the underside and suspension componentsRecorded 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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,773 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    175,773 miles
    Test number
    475266462046
    • AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine mounts rubber deteriorated, slight play front and rear mounts (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion to the underside and suspension components

  2. Fail175,773 miles (+6,955)1 dangerous8 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,773 miles
    Test number
    772913269860
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine mounts rubber deteriorated, slight play front and rear mounts (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion to the underside and suspension components

  3. Pass168,818 miles (+7,485)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    168,818 miles
    Test number
    492949349272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit change (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass161,333 miles (+2,395)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    161,333 miles
    Test number
    116354342539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass158,938 miles (+3,834)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    158,938 miles
    Test number
    105964607686
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass155,104 miles (+2,881)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    155,104 miles
    Test number
    370873484507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass152,223 miles (+5,374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    152,223 miles
    Test number
    156143472911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass146,849 miles (+4,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    146,849 miles
    Test number
    610607393300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass142,324 miles (+4,777)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    142,324 miles
    Test number
    525606610760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass137,547 miles (+5,103)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    137,547 miles
    Test number
    450937392336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass132,444 miles (+9,626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    132,444 miles
    Test number
    810316163865
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass122,818 miles (+14,732)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    122,818 miles
    Test number
    556096284205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,086 miles (+15,731)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    108,086 miles
    Test number
    467912803453
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass92,355 miles (+14,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    92,355 miles
    Test number
    349044392480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass77,892 miles (+15,843)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    77,892 miles
    Test number
    268522901340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,049 miles (+13,730)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    62,049 miles
    Test number
    303532880424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,319 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    48,319 miles
    Test number
    233457609379
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LB56 DVX

Does LB56 DVX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 DVX expired on 30 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 DVX?
The MOT on LB56 DVX expired on 30 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 DVX done?
LB56 DVX was recorded at 175,773 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2025, an average of 8,361 miles a year.
Has LB56 DVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 DVX has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 DVX 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 DVX find?
LB56 DVX passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2025 with 8 advisories: lower engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine mounts rubber deteriorated, slight play front and rear mounts; nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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