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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,000 cc

LB56 NBXMOT history

LB56 NBX is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 21 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 155,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2025
Mileage
155,476 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,666 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 NBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB56 NBX was last recorded at 155,476 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 2,788 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,688 miles · 12 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,788 miles
Average per year
8,666 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,476 miles
  • 2024 – 152,688 miles
  • 2023 – 146,484 miles
  • 2022 – 128,125 miles
  • 2021 – 113,595 miles
  • 2020 – 99,987 miles
  • 2019 – 87,864 miles
  • 2018 – 76,416 miles
  • 2017 – 66,265 miles
  • 2016 – 55,475 miles
  • 2014 – 43,351 miles
  • 2013 – 31,799 miles
  • 2011 – 24,201 miles
  • 2010 – 21,611 miles
  • 2009 – 16,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail155,476 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorLower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play Universal joint into steering rack input has excessive play/movement. (2.2.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Heavy leak from gearbox area, not 75mm puddle after 5 minutes. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail155,476 miles (+2,788)1 dangerous4 major2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,476 miles
    Test number
    402373262650
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorLower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play Universal joint into steering rack input has excessive play/movement. (2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Heavy leak from gearbox area, not 75mm puddle after 5 minutes. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  2. Pass152,688 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    152,688 miles
    Test number
    668145903316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail152,688 miles (+6,204)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,688 miles
    Test number
    111386683018
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass146,484 miles (+18,359)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    146,484 miles
    Test number
    933197358664
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass128,125 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,125 miles
    Test number
    959447591027
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail128,125 miles (+14,530)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,125 miles
    Test number
    634824211786
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass113,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    113,595 miles
    Test number
    532907635909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail113,595 miles (+13,608)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,595 miles
    Test number
    830547155314
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass99,987 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    99,987 miles
    Test number
    163544112885
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail99,987 miles (+12,123)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,987 miles
    Test number
    828351479423
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass87,864 miles (+11,448)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    87,864 miles
    Test number
    168060515516
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass76,416 miles (+10,151)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    76,416 miles
    Test number
    806676717091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,265 miles (+10,790)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    66,265 miles
    Test number
    713760238515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass55,475 miles (+12,124)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    55,475 miles
    Test number
    871116935102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    43,351 miles
    Test number
    386566794479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail43,351 miles (+11,552)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,351 miles
    Test number
    175364594280
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass31,799 miles (+2,252)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    31,799 miles
    Test number
    846156743297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,547 miles (+5,346)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    29,547 miles
    Test number
    325909533043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,201 miles (+2,590)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    24,201 miles
    Test number
    596464351380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,611 miles (+5,461)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    21,611 miles
    Test number
    764202870237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,150 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    16,150 miles
    Test number
    594668869214
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB56 NBX

Does LB56 NBX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 NBX expired on 11 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 NBX?
The MOT on LB56 NBX expired on 11 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 NBX done?
LB56 NBX was recorded at 155,476 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 8,666 miles a year.
Has LB56 NBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 NBX has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 NBX 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 NBX find?
LB56 NBX failed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 2 defects repaired at the test, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front inner tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; front windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid; lower steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play universal joint into steering rack input has excessive play/movement., and 12 more.

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