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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,988 cc

LB56 DWDMOT history

LB56 DWD is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 155,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
155,136 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 DWD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 DWD was last recorded at 155,136 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 7,020 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,116 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,020 miles
Average per year
7,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,136 miles
  • 2025 – 148,116 miles
  • 2023 – 142,113 miles
  • 2022 – 136,151 miles
  • 2021 – 126,453 miles
  • 2020 – 101,328 miles
  • 2019 – 99,176 miles
  • 2018 – 95,160 miles
  • 2017 – 91,701 miles
  • 2016 – 88,039 miles
  • 2015 – 84,633 miles
  • 2014 – 81,926 miles
  • 2013 – 78,139 miles
  • 2012 – 65,046 miles
  • 2011 – 54,337 miles
  • 2010 – 45,237 miles
  • 2009 – 37,012 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,136 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,136 miles (+7,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    155,136 miles
    Test number
    126190527872
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass148,116 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    148,116 miles
    Test number
    419325762597
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail148,116 miles (+6,003)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,116 miles
    Test number
    691266774226
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass142,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    142,113 miles
    Test number
    302914289402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail142,113 miles (+5,962)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,113 miles
    Test number
    707254347595
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wear bar (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Front Lower Exhaust system insecure both (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure pre backbox hanger (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass136,151 miles (+9,698)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    136,151 miles
    Test number
    901119400018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass126,453 miles (+552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    126,453 miles
    Test number
    466841430730
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail125,901 miles (+24,573)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,901 miles
    Test number
    285115408338
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass101,328 miles (+2,152)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    101,328 miles
    Test number
    119465808053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,176 miles (+4,016)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,176 miles
    Test number
    361994758424
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass95,160 miles (+3,459)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    95,160 miles
    Test number
    899311712092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    91,701 miles
    Test number
    638424357732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail91,701 miles (+3,662)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,701 miles
    Test number
    768504807658
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass88,039 miles (+3,406)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    88,039 miles
    Test number
    660182447716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,633 miles (+2,707)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    84,633 miles
    Test number
    462863097278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,926 miles (+3,787)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    81,926 miles
    Test number
    237096714339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    78,139 miles
    Test number
    456925023303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,139 miles (+13,093)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,139 miles
    Test number
    497925223355
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass65,046 miles (+10,709)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    65,046 miles
    Test number
    917305882221
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low

  20. Pass54,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    54,337 miles
    Test number
    695453781266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail54,337 miles (+9,100)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,337 miles
    Test number
    358053881414
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  22. Fail45,237 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,237 miles
    Test number
    632302090265
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low

  23. Pass45,237 miles (+8,225)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    45,237 miles
    Test number
    754522490213
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low

  24. Pass37,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    37,012 miles
    Test number
    982106389268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 DWD

Does LB56 DWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 DWD is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 DWD?
The MOT on LB56 DWD is valid until 27 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 DWD done?
LB56 DWD was recorded at 155,136 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 7,180 miles a year.
Has LB56 DWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 DWD has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 DWD 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 DWD find?
LB56 DWD passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive.

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