Saab 9-3
Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc
LB56 NBOMOT history
LB56 NBO is a grey diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 6 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 157,495 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 157,495 mi
- At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,127 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 NBO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,910 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 6 Dec 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 NBO was last recorded at 157,495 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 6,796 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 150,699 miles · 30 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,796 miles
- Average per year
- 7,127 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 157,495 miles
- 2024 – 150,699 miles
- 2023 – 145,424 miles
- 2022 – 143,584 miles
- 2021 – 141,252 miles
- 2019 – 138,675 miles
- 2018 – 136,311 miles
- 2017 – 134,027 miles
- 2016 – 127,559 miles
- 2015 – 117,392 miles
- 2014 – 106,678 miles
- 2013 – 96,534 miles
- 2012 – 84,419 miles
- 2011 – 68,622 miles
- 2010 – 60,722 miles
- 2009 – 43,926 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass157,495 miles
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged very heavy cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
20 tests since 27 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,495 miles (+6,796)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 157,495 miles
- Test number
- 309627185623
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Pass150,699 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 150,699 miles
- Test number
- 540863486857
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,698 miles (+5,274)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,698 miles
- Test number
- 552322149993
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass145,424 miles (+1,840)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 145,424 miles
- Test number
- 995519766876
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass143,584 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 143,584 miles
- Test number
- 960569590928
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged very heavy cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail143,581 miles (+2,329)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,581 miles
- Test number
- 706274182865
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged very heavy cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass141,252 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 141,252 miles
- Test number
- 260193378061
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
PassMileage not read1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 678528344580
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass138,675 miles (+2,364)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 138,675 miles
- Test number
- 409015961755
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has age related cracking.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has age related cracking.
Pass136,311 miles (+2,284)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 136,311 miles
- Test number
- 199955598686
- AdvisoryNearside Front bottom ball joint has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edge
- AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on edge,perished and slightly missed shape
Pass134,027 miles (+6,468)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 134,027 miles
- Test number
- 934926282678
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,559 miles (+10,167)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 127,559 miles
- Test number
- 715174461987
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished on outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outer edge also has nail in tread may not be repairable
Pass117,392 miles (+10,714)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 117,392 miles
- Test number
- 938780062719
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Pass106,678 miles (+10,144)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 106,678 miles
- Test number
- 416278644244
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteNearside front tyre tread worn on edges 225-45-17
- NoteOffside front tyre tread worn on edges 225-45-17
Pass96,534 miles (+12,115)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 96,534 miles
- Test number
- 639825343294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,419 miles (+15,797)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 84,419 miles
- Test number
- 106301252226
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass68,622 miles (+7,900)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 68,622 miles
- Test number
- 165882451297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,722 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 60,722 miles
- Test number
- 791576180246
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront discs bit worn
- NoteFront inner pads getting low.
- NoteN/S/F Top shocker bearing a little worn.
Fail60,722 miles (+16,796)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,722 miles
- Test number
- 894765080294
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine management lamp on.
- NoteFront discs bit worn
- NoteFront inner pads getting low.
- NoteN/S/F Top shocker bearing a little worn.
Pass43,926 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 43,926 miles
- Test number
- 614230309361
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LB56 NBO
- Does LB56 NBO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB56 NBO expired on 5 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 NBO?
- The MOT on LB56 NBO expired on 5 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB56 NBO done?
- LB56 NBO was recorded at 157,495 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 7,127 miles a year.
- Has LB56 NBO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 NBO has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB56 NBO 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 NBO find?
- LB56 NBO passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears; headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both.
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