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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

LB56 KHPMOT history

LB56 KHP is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 8 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 158,163 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
158,163 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 KHP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 KHP was last recorded at 158,163 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 9,572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,591 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,572 miles
Average per year
6,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,163 miles
  • 2025 – 148,591 miles
  • 2024 – 144,844 miles
  • 2023 – 138,127 miles
  • 2022 – 134,490 miles
  • 2021 – 125,490 miles
  • 2020 – 115,904 miles
  • 2019 – 106,589 miles
  • 2018 – 99,041 miles
  • 2017 – 92,148 miles
  • 2016 – 86,216 miles
  • 2015 – 81,182 miles
  • 2014 – 75,539 miles
  • 2013 – 72,637 miles
  • 2011 – 70,018 miles
  • 2010 – 65,069 miles
  • 2009 – 53,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,163 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Lower Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,163 miles (+9,572)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    158,163 miles
    Test number
    807479376906
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass148,591 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    148,591 miles
    Test number
    680140049291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail148,589 miles (+3,745)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,589 miles
    Test number
    836529306769
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass144,844 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    144,844 miles
    Test number
    996662779425
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail144,843 miles (+6,716)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,843 miles
    Test number
    689857544723
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Pass138,127 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    138,127 miles
    Test number
    299932832063
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  7. Fail138,126 miles (+3,636)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,126 miles
    Test number
    308308233370
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 heat shield loose but secure

  8. Pass134,490 miles (+9,000)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    134,490 miles
    Test number
    260004099815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEml lit up

  9. Pass125,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    125,490 miles
    Test number
    528895627462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. FailMileage not read1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    163542232187
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear outer suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass115,904 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    115,904 miles
    Test number
    644812998755
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryO/s/f inner driveshaft boot heavily perished

  12. Fail115,903 miles (+9,314)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,903 miles
    Test number
    456321856642
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryO/s/f inner driveshaft boot heavily perished

  13. Pass106,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    106,589 miles
    Test number
    365690716322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail106,589 miles (+7,548)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,589 miles
    Test number
    474766559889
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorSteering rack casing fractured excess play o/s/f steering rack (2.1.2 (d) (i))

  15. Pass99,041 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    99,041 miles
    Test number
    287057064469
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail99,032 miles (+6,884)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,032 miles
    Test number
    284884023164
    • 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 Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass92,148 miles (+5,932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,148 miles
    Test number
    479102900651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass86,216 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    86,216 miles
    Test number
    247875994922
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Fail86,208 miles (+5,026)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,208 miles
    Test number
    238233586938
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass81,182 miles (+5,643)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    81,182 miles
    Test number
    107871325020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,539 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    75,539 miles
    Test number
    265521744091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,528 miles (+2,891)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,528 miles
    Test number
    129266634432
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass72,637 miles (+2,619)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    72,637 miles
    Test number
    918177703001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass70,018 miles (+4,949)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    70,018 miles
    Test number
    586436941347
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s and n/a rear brake discs rusting

  25. Pass65,069 miles (+11,613)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    65,069 miles
    Test number
    400072640351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,456 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    53,456 miles
    Test number
    482119809493
    • NoteCut in n/s/f tyre wall
    • NoteSlight wear on front brake discs

Questions about LB56 KHP

Does LB56 KHP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 KHP is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 KHP?
The MOT on LB56 KHP is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 KHP done?
LB56 KHP was recorded at 158,163 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 6,252 miles a year.
Has LB56 KHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 KHP has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 KHP 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 KHP find?
LB56 KHP passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 4 more.

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