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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,988 cc

LB56 NCXMOT history

LB56 NCX is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 21 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 97,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
97,331 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,402 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 NCX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 NCX was last recorded at 97,331 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 1,555 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,776 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,555 miles
Average per year
4,402 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,331 miles
  • 2025 – 95,776 miles
  • 2024 – 93,145 miles
  • 2023 – 90,022 miles
  • 2022 – 86,369 miles
  • 2021 – 83,398 miles
  • 2020 – 82,248 miles
  • 2019 – 78,086 miles
  • 2018 – 73,951 miles
  • 2017 – 70,013 miles
  • 2016 – 65,270 miles
  • 2015 – 59,660 miles
  • 2014 – 53,390 miles
  • 2013 – 46,017 miles
  • 2012 – 37,778 miles
  • 2010 – 31,393 miles
  • 2009 – 25,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,331 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,331 miles (+1,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    97,331 miles
    Test number
    749731409945
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass95,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    95,776 miles
    Test number
    210967167425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail95,775 miles (+2,630)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,775 miles
    Test number
    208697779674
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass93,145 miles (+3,123)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    93,145 miles
    Test number
    669604203763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,022 miles (+3,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    90,022 miles
    Test number
    637683650558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  6. Pass86,369 miles (+2,971)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    86,369 miles
    Test number
    745703638247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,398 miles (+1,150)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    83,398 miles
    Test number
    187727131658
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass82,248 miles (+4,162)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    82,248 miles
    Test number
    307651742786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass78,086 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,086 miles
    Test number
    678740362188
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Fail78,073 miles (+4,122)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,073 miles
    Test number
    185617969565
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass73,951 miles (+3,938)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    73,951 miles
    Test number
    643462384574
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  12. Pass70,013 miles (+4,743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    70,013 miles
    Test number
    863980245313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly worn outer edge

  13. Pass65,270 miles (+5,610)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    65,270 miles
    Test number
    555406497403
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread slightly worn on edge 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres cracking around inside tread

  14. Pass59,660 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    59,660 miles
    Test number
    689297065145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,658 miles (+6,268)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,658 miles
    Test number
    608669055148
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass53,390 miles (+7,373)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    53,390 miles
    Test number
    146487054472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,017 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    46,017 miles
    Test number
    466480943073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/S/F Coil spring is fractured but it is still locating correctly

  18. Fail46,017 miles (+8,239)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,017 miles
    Test number
    827580543095
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/S/F Coil spring is fractured but it is still locating correctly

  19. Pass37,778 miles (+6,385)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    37,778 miles
    Test number
    639041152007
    • NoteAdvise tyres worn on edge front / rear

  20. Pass31,393 miles (+6,056)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    31,393 miles
    Test number
    944145350355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,337 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    25,337 miles
    Test number
    484205459379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB56 NCX

Does LB56 NCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 NCX is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 NCX?
The MOT on LB56 NCX is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 NCX done?
LB56 NCX was recorded at 97,331 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 4,402 miles a year.
Has LB56 NCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 NCX has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 NCX 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 NCX find?
LB56 NCX passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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