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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

LB56 KFRMOT history

LB56 KFR is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 13 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2024 and it has passed 14 of 26 MOT tests, with 203,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2024
Mileage
203,347 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2023
MOT tests
26
14 passed · 12 failed
Per year
11,295 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 KFR
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
13 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 KFR was last recorded at 203,347 miles on 28 Mar 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Aug 2019: 171,456 miles, lower than 171,466 miles on 29 Aug 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
203,343 miles · 27 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
11,295 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 203,347 miles
  • 2021 – 183,964 miles
  • 2020 – 177,528 miles
  • 2019 – 171,456 miles
  • 2018 – 164,167 miles
  • 2017 – 151,544 miles
  • 2016 – 142,154 miles
  • 2015 – 132,684 miles
  • 2014 – 117,974 miles
  • 2013 – 105,309 miles
  • 2011 – 86,732 miles
  • 2010 – 67,264 miles
  • 2009 – 51,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,347 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,347 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    203,347 miles
    Test number
    293857058245
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail203,343 miles (+19,379)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,343 miles
    Test number
    738050686748
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass183,964 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    183,964 miles
    Test number
    603748976778
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail183,963 miles (+6,435)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,963 miles
    Test number
    254323488997
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass177,528 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    177,528 miles
    Test number
    156978359009
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail177,528 miles (+6,072)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,528 miles
    Test number
    727057403287
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorSteering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass171,456 miles (-10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    171,456 miles
    Test number
    684600695877
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail171,466 miles (+7,299)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,466 miles
    Test number
    657744006449
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass164,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    164,167 miles
    Test number
    294863866475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. FailMileage not read1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    777114879548
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass151,544 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    151,544 miles
    Test number
    918365495293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail151,543 miles (+9,389)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,543 miles
    Test number
    258706372482
    • FailureNearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass142,154 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    142,154 miles
    Test number
    572325392305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail142,153 miles (+9,469)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,153 miles
    Test number
    586751629425
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass132,684 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    132,684 miles
    Test number
    696019289545
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and front (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail132,684 miles (+14,710)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,684 miles
    Test number
    447842296244
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and front (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass117,974 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    117,974 miles
    Test number
    985483434257
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail117,974 miles (+12,665)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,974 miles
    Test number
    398241234479
    • FailureHorn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass105,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    105,309 miles
    Test number
    205539133289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail105,309 miles (+5,711)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,309 miles
    Test number
    295722633298
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  21. Pass99,598 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    99,598 miles
    Test number
    346618803001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail99,591 miles (+12,859)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,591 miles
    Test number
    498843403018
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteSlight front brake inbalance
    • NoteTwo screws in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass86,732 miles (+19,468)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    86,732 miles
    Test number
    618444061352
    • NoteAdvise pitting and corrosion on front discs

  24. Fail67,264 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,264 miles
    Test number
    334690750476
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass67,264 miles (+15,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    67,264 miles
    Test number
    864890150294
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  26. Pass51,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    51,265 miles
    Test number
    763602889294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 KFR

Does LB56 KFR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 KFR expired on 27 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 KFR?
The MOT on LB56 KFR expired on 27 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 KFR done?
LB56 KFR was recorded at 203,347 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2023, an average of 11,295 miles a year.
Has LB56 KFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 KFR has failed 12 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 KFR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Aug 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 KFR find?
LB56 KFR passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2023 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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