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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,985 cc

LB56 KHFMOT history

LB56 KHF is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 87,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Apr 2025
Mileage
87,425 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,200 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 KHF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 KHF was last recorded at 87,425 miles on 3 Apr 2024, 94 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,331 miles · 26 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
94 miles
Average per year
4,200 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 87,425 miles
  • 2023 – 78,920 miles
  • 2022 – 72,587 miles
  • 2021 – 66,582 miles
  • 2020 – 64,501 miles
  • 2019 – 62,687 miles
  • 2018 – 60,012 miles
  • 2017 – 56,617 miles
  • 2016 – 52,770 miles
  • 2015 – 48,862 miles
  • 2014 – 45,748 miles
  • 2013 – 42,163 miles
  • 2012 – 38,410 miles
  • 2011 – 34,580 miles
  • 2010 – 29,973 miles
  • 2009 – 26,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,425 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes heavily perishingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components have surface corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass87,425 miles (+94)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    87,425 miles
    Test number
    490941796214
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes heavily perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components have surface corrosion

  2. Fail87,331 miles (+8,411)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,331 miles
    Test number
    939139961905
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes heavily perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components have surface corrosion

  3. Pass78,920 miles (+6,333)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    78,920 miles
    Test number
    195740743765
    • AdvisoryBrake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Both rear back plates heavily corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion in body and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass72,587 miles (+6,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    72,587 miles
    Test number
    121568709900
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle chassis and suspension components corroded in general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass66,582 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    66,582 miles
    Test number
    609184425342
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

  6. Fail66,581 miles (+2,080)3 dangerous3 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,581 miles
    Test number
    604119272475
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass64,501 miles (+1,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    64,501 miles
    Test number
    193423901617
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass62,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    62,687 miles
    Test number
    661373311830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail62,686 miles (+2,674)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,686 miles
    Test number
    462733289712
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass60,012 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    60,012 miles
    Test number
    511462457797
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail60,012 miles (+3,395)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,012 miles
    Test number
    412842494349
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass56,617 miles (+3,847)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    56,617 miles
    Test number
    869730432868
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Pass52,770 miles (+3,908)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    52,770 miles
    Test number
    817259026563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    48,862 miles
    Test number
    929421065129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail48,861 miles (+3,113)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,861 miles
    Test number
    757251765168
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass45,748 miles (+3,585)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    45,748 miles
    Test number
    646316474126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,163 miles (+3,753)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    42,163 miles
    Test number
    539309173169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    38,410 miles
    Test number
    295581992464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail38,410 miles (+3,830)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,410 miles
    Test number
    786091992106
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  20. Pass34,580 miles (+4,607)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    34,580 miles
    Test number
    179322991191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,973 miles (+3,336)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    29,973 miles
    Test number
    451145790172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    26,637 miles
    Test number
    121605989298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 KHF

Does LB56 KHF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 KHF expired on 2 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 KHF?
The MOT on LB56 KHF expired on 2 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 KHF done?
LB56 KHF was recorded at 87,425 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2024, an average of 4,200 miles a year.
Has LB56 KHF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 KHF has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 KHF 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 KHF find?
LB56 KHF passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2024 with 6 advisories: both rear axle bushes heavily perishing; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded, and 3 more.

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