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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

LB56 DVYMOT history

LB56 DVY is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 25 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 139,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
139,890 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 DVY
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
25 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 DVY was last recorded at 139,890 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 10,577 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,313 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,577 miles
Average per year
7,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,890 miles
  • 2025 – 129,313 miles
  • 2024 – 117,690 miles
  • 2023 – 108,940 miles
  • 2022 – 100,267 miles
  • 2021 – 93,210 miles
  • 2020 – 86,612 miles
  • 2019 – 75,700 miles
  • 2018 – 71,905 miles
  • 2017 – 64,333 miles
  • 2016 – 57,658 miles
  • 2015 – 53,567 miles
  • 2014 – 48,243 miles
  • 2012 – 42,580 miles
  • 2011 – 37,296 miles
  • 2010 – 31,662 miles
  • 2009 – 25,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,890 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryVEHICLE UNDERSEAL

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Fuel cap damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Flexy pipe slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass139,890 miles (+10,577)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    139,890 miles
    Test number
    245259406625
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVEHICLE UNDERSEAL

  2. Pass129,313 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    129,313 miles
    Test number
    244001060443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail129,309 miles (+11,619)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,309 miles
    Test number
    415331758087
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass117,690 miles (+10)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    117,690 miles
    Test number
    848424152374
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap damaged

  5. Fail117,680 miles (+8,740)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,680 miles
    Test number
    403141323380
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap damaged

  6. Pass108,940 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    108,940 miles
    Test number
    808786077173
    • 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))

  7. Fail108,918 miles (+8,651)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,918 miles
    Test number
    635078576564
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))

  8. Pass100,267 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    100,267 miles
    Test number
    510442094733
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail100,267 miles (+7,057)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,267 miles
    Test number
    217110972266
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass93,210 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    93,210 miles
    Test number
    687938924673
    • AdvisoryFlexy pipe slightly damaged

  11. Fail93,210 miles (+6,598)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,210 miles
    Test number
    513774760640
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFlexy pipe slightly damaged

  12. Pass86,612 miles (+10,912)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    86,612 miles
    Test number
    195481196967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,700 miles (+3,795)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    75,700 miles
    Test number
    850490974419
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass71,905 miles (+7,572)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    71,905 miles
    Test number
    434414270377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,333 miles (+6,675)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    64,333 miles
    Test number
    499194563044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    57,658 miles
    Test number
    721061073184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,658 miles (+4,091)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,658 miles
    Test number
    929519454323
    • Repaired at testNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass53,567 miles (+5,324)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    53,567 miles
    Test number
    447087425162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    48,243 miles
    Test number
    879449224135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,243 miles (+5,663)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,243 miles
    Test number
    967967124100
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass42,580 miles (+5,284)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    42,580 miles
    Test number
    417487982200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,296 miles (+147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    37,296 miles
    Test number
    125701481218
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail37,149 miles (+5,487)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,149 miles
    Test number
    305864071433
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass31,662 miles (+6,371)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    31,662 miles
    Test number
    884059680266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    25,291 miles
    Test number
    864305899297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 DVY

Does LB56 DVY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 DVY is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 DVY?
The MOT on LB56 DVY is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 DVY done?
LB56 DVY was recorded at 139,890 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 7,008 miles a year.
Has LB56 DVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 DVY has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 DVY 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 DVY find?
LB56 DVY passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; vehicle underseal.

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