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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc

LB56 NGUMOT history

LB56 NGU is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 21 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 146,388 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
146,388 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 NGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 NGU was last recorded at 146,388 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 2,297 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
144,091 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,297 miles
Average per year
7,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,388 miles
  • 2025 – 144,091 miles
  • 2024 – 142,387 miles
  • 2023 – 140,644 miles
  • 2022 – 138,804 miles
  • 2021 – 137,270 miles
  • 2020 – 135,085 miles
  • 2019 – 126,050 miles
  • 2018 – 116,138 miles
  • 2017 – 103,534 miles
  • 2015 – 96,840 miles
  • 2014 – 85,226 miles
  • 2013 – 67,351 miles
  • 2012 – 46,709 miles
  • 2011 – 36,319 miles
  • 2010 – 24,586 miles
  • 2009 – 19,294 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,388 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth headlamps slightly deteriorated
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen chipped

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Fuel filter showing corrosion

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust brackets showing corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,388 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    146,388 miles
    Test number
    552234330443
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail146,388 miles (+2,297)3 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,388 miles
    Test number
    913157538923
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass144,091 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    144,091 miles
    Test number
    631618703904
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail144,091 miles (+1,704)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,091 miles
    Test number
    304748940498
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass142,387 miles (+1,743)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    142,387 miles
    Test number
    718075916031
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass140,644 miles (+1,840)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    140,644 miles
    Test number
    398240261740
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  7. Pass138,804 miles (+1,534)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    138,804 miles
    Test number
    456791961905
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre showing deterioration
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  8. Pass137,270 miles (+2,185)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    137,270 miles
    Test number
    158846325110
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/s/f coil spring showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  9. Pass135,085 miles (+9,035)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    135,085 miles
    Test number
    894937994305
    • AdvisoryExhaust brackets showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs showing wear
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  10. Pass126,050 miles (+9,912)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    126,050 miles
    Test number
    783862856155
    • AdvisoryEngine cover
    • AdvisoryExhaust brackets showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryFuel filter showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryO/s/f coil spring showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes showing deterioration
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  11. Pass116,138 miles (+12,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    116,138 miles
    Test number
    444720723221
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass103,534 miles (+6,694)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    103,534 miles
    Test number
    653621348693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,840 miles (+11,614)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    96,840 miles
    Test number
    226473354374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,226 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    85,226 miles
    Test number
    237572334303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges
    • NoteScrew in offside rear tyre

  15. Fail85,226 miles (+17,875)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,226 miles
    Test number
    485552334443
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges
    • NoteScrew in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass67,351 miles (+20,642)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    67,351 miles
    Test number
    618743333330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass46,709 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    46,709 miles
    Test number
    519415132328
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail46,709 miles (+10,390)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,709 miles
    Test number
    629265532343
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass36,319 miles (+11,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    36,319 miles
    Test number
    607508141303
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass24,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    24,586 miles
    Test number
    230361150393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail24,586 miles (+5,292)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,586 miles
    Test number
    120571950312
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass19,294 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    19,294 miles
    Test number
    751283059327
    • NoteFront tyres 3mm

Questions about LB56 NGU

Does LB56 NGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 NGU is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 NGU?
The MOT on LB56 NGU is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 NGU done?
LB56 NGU was recorded at 146,388 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 7,891 miles a year.
Has LB56 NGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 NGU has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 NGU 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 NGU find?
LB56 NGU passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; both headlamps slightly deteriorated; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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