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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

LB56 DXWMOT history

LB56 DXW is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 156,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
156,158 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 DXW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 DXW was last recorded at 156,158 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 426 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,732 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
426 miles
Average per year
7,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,158 miles
  • 2024 – 151,509 miles
  • 2023 – 146,976 miles
  • 2022 – 140,410 miles
  • 2021 – 132,493 miles
  • 2020 – 122,509 miles
  • 2019 – 112,940 miles
  • 2018 – 99,353 miles
  • 2017 – 89,018 miles
  • 2016 – 86,463 miles
  • 2015 – 78,833 miles
  • 2014 – 71,894 miles
  • 2013 – 64,436 miles
  • 2012 – 60,572 miles
  • 2011 – 51,054 miles
  • 2010 – 45,099 miles
  • 2009 – 32,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,158 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,158 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    156,158 miles
    Test number
    327306815711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail155,732 miles (+4,223)4 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,732 miles
    Test number
    685951716565
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass151,509 miles (+70)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    151,509 miles
    Test number
    534561862853
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail151,439 miles (+4,463)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,439 miles
    Test number
    563282738271
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass146,976 miles (+60)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    146,976 miles
    Test number
    697995985023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail146,916 miles (+6,506)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,916 miles
    Test number
    710356301411
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass140,410 miles (+7,917)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    140,410 miles
    Test number
    821932864083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,493 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    132,493 miles
    Test number
    482522638819
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail132,493 miles (+9,984)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,493 miles
    Test number
    816628854796
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass122,509 miles (+9,569)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    122,509 miles
    Test number
    679245234884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass112,940 miles (+13,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    112,940 miles
    Test number
    431418044311
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear shock absorber upper mounts covered

  12. Pass99,353 miles (+10,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    99,353 miles
    Test number
    818877171114
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass89,018 miles (+2,555)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    89,018 miles
    Test number
    431406279330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,463 miles (+7,630)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    86,463 miles
    Test number
    177719397791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,833 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    78,833 miles
    Test number
    580238717744
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Fail78,825 miles (+6,931)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,825 miles
    Test number
    215125721330
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass71,894 miles (+7,458)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    71,894 miles
    Test number
    989028104373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,436 miles (+3,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    64,436 miles
    Test number
    297514303305
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass60,572 miles (+9,518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    60,572 miles
    Test number
    637685102354
    • 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)

  20. Pass51,054 miles (+5,955)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    51,054 miles
    Test number
    827325211326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,099 miles (+12,132)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    45,099 miles
    Test number
    894005200365
    • NoteN/s/f antiroll bar drop link rubber boot split
    • NoteO/s/f antiroll bar drop link rubber boot split

  22. Pass32,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    32,967 miles
    Test number
    541115189252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 DXW

Does LB56 DXW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 DXW is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 DXW?
The MOT on LB56 DXW is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 DXW done?
LB56 DXW was recorded at 156,158 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 7,665 miles a year.
Has LB56 DXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 DXW has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 DXW 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 DXW find?
LB56 DXW passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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