Saab 9-3
Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc
LB56 DXCMOT history
LB56 DXC is a grey diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 97,531 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 97,531 mi
- At MOT on 15 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,966 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 DXC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,910 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 31 Oct 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Apr 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 DXC was last recorded at 97,531 miles on 15 Apr 2024, 2,869 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 94,662 miles · 17 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2,869 miles
- Average per year
- 4,966 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 97,531 miles
- 2023 – 94,662 miles
- 2022 – 91,203 miles
- 2021 – 88,190 miles
- 2018 – 83,992 miles
- 2017 – 79,418 miles
- 2016 – 76,580 miles
- 2015 – 73,098 miles
- 2014 – 69,087 miles
- 2013 – 67,148 miles
- 2012 – 62,217 miles
- 2011 – 44,219 miles
- 2009 – 25,913 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,531 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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.
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
19 tests since 12 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,531 miles (+2,869)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 97,531 miles
- Test number
- 843351017536
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass94,662 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 94,662 miles
- Test number
- 414602318063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,661 miles (+3,458)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,661 miles
- Test number
- 542479082845
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Pass91,203 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 91,203 miles
- Test number
- 242342176535
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail91,196 miles (+3,006)8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,196 miles
- Test number
- 366406500671
- MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust system insecure middle section (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorService brake excessively fluctuating n/s front (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorService brake excessively fluctuating o/s front (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorSuspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened n/s rear top shocker mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorSuspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened o/s rear shocker top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass88,190 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 88,190 miles
- Test number
- 112860246374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,188 miles (+4,196)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,188 miles
- Test number
- 851453622620
- DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively lose (1.6 (d))
Pass83,992 miles (+4,574)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2019
- Odometer
- 83,992 miles
- Test number
- 644277580472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,418 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2018
- Odometer
- 79,418 miles
- Test number
- 571651977233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,418 miles (+2,838)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,418 miles
- Test number
- 945789364876
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass76,580 miles (+3,482)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2017
- Odometer
- 76,580 miles
- Test number
- 640830064306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,098 miles (+4,011)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2016
- Odometer
- 73,098 miles
- Test number
- 976416605169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,087 miles (+1,939)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2015
- Odometer
- 69,087 miles
- Test number
- 176902134180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,148 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 67,148 miles
- Test number
- 335028513233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,148 miles (+4,931)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,148 miles
- Test number
- 355067213446
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass62,217 miles (+731)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 62,217 miles
- Test number
- 656834952219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,486 miles (+17,267)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 61,486 miles
- Test number
- 995297542015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,219 miles (+18,306)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 44,219 miles
- Test number
- 388618531043
- NoteRear tyres perished 225-45-17
Pass25,913 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 25,913 miles
- Test number
- 294136219362
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LB56 DXC
- Does LB56 DXC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB56 DXC expired on 16 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 DXC?
- The MOT on LB56 DXC expired on 16 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB56 DXC done?
- LB56 DXC was recorded at 97,531 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2024, an average of 4,966 miles a year.
- Has LB56 DXC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 DXC has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB56 DXC 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 DXC find?
- LB56 DXC passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2024 with 2 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; oil leak, but not excessive.
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