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Saab 9-3

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

LB56 DXLMOT history

LB56 DXL is a silver diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 140,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2026
Mileage
140,517 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 DXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 DXL was last recorded at 140,517 miles on 2 Aug 2025, 351 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,166 miles · 4 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
351 miles
Average per year
4,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,517 miles
  • 2024 – 140,166 miles
  • 2023 – 137,870 miles
  • 2022 – 135,583 miles
  • 2021 – 135,476 miles
  • 2020 – 135,463 miles
  • 2019 – 135,055 miles
  • 2018 – 135,044 miles
  • 2016 – 133,761 miles
  • 2014 – 127,132 miles
  • 2013 – 115,843 miles
  • 2012 – 106,017 miles
  • 2011 – 88,877 miles
  • 2010 – 73,422 miles
  • 2009 – 61,672 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,517 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease (1.1.11 (c))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,517 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    140,517 miles
    Test number
    700513178314
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail140,517 miles (+351)5 repaired1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,517 miles
    Test number
    949616615274
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass140,166 miles (+2,296)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    140,166 miles
    Test number
    297757055883
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE SLIGHT BULDGE
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,870 miles (+2,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    137,870 miles
    Test number
    708228245806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass135,583 miles (+107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    135,583 miles
    Test number
    792449224487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass135,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    135,476 miles
    Test number
    442753148220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail135,476 miles (+13)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,476 miles
    Test number
    140162117353
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass135,463 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    135,463 miles
    Test number
    172116646013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail135,463 miles (+408)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,463 miles
    Test number
    777123331354
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass135,055 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    135,055 miles
    Test number
    986669432092
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished on inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc corroded

  11. Pass135,044 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    135,044 miles
    Test number
    446342578546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail135,037 miles (+1,276)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,037 miles
    Test number
    811201813784
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump (8.2.3)

  13. Pass133,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    133,761 miles
    Test number
    982417709300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail133,761 miles (+6,629)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,761 miles
    Test number
    239661123744
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass127,132 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    127,132 miles
    Test number
    659200034320
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail127,132 miles (+11,289)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,132 miles
    Test number
    929510034342
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass115,843 miles (+9,826)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    115,843 miles
    Test number
    236888893278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass106,017 miles (+17,140)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    106,017 miles
    Test number
    768262892279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,877 miles (+15,455)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    88,877 miles
    Test number
    348342491280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,422 miles (+11,750)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    73,422 miles
    Test number
    944402400382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,672 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    61,672 miles
    Test number
    130068689272
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCut to n.s.f tyre

Questions about LB56 DXL

Does LB56 DXL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 DXL expired on 1 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 DXL?
The MOT on LB56 DXL expired on 1 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 DXL done?
LB56 DXL was recorded at 140,517 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2025, an average of 4,991 miles a year.
Has LB56 DXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 DXL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 DXL 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 DXL find?
LB56 DXL passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 9 more.

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