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Saab 9-3

Beige · Petrol · 2006 · 1,800 cc

LB56 NHCMOT history

LB56 NHC is a beige petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 20 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 236,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
236,734 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,569 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 NHC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 NHC was last recorded at 236,734 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 7,698 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
229,036 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,698 miles
Average per year
9,569 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 236,734 miles
  • 2024 – 229,036 miles
  • 2023 – 220,565 miles
  • 2022 – 212,043 miles
  • 2021 – 201,765 miles
  • 2020 – 192,401 miles
  • 2018 – 189,412 miles
  • 2017 – 186,091 miles
  • 2016 – 180,852 miles
  • 2015 – 172,995 miles
  • 2013 – 159,910 miles
  • 2012 – 143,894 miles
  • 2011 – 124,848 miles
  • 2010 – 102,430 miles
  • 2009 – 82,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass236,734 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass236,734 miles (+7,698)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    236,734 miles
    Test number
    295311506925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass229,036 miles (+8,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    229,036 miles
    Test number
    975263291013
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass220,565 miles (+8,522)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    220,565 miles
    Test number
    830086370742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass212,043 miles (+10,278)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    212,043 miles
    Test number
    485968973942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass201,765 miles (+9,364)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    201,765 miles
    Test number
    431551340514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass192,401 miles (+2,989)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    192,401 miles
    Test number
    165239444699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass189,412 miles (+3,321)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    189,412 miles
    Test number
    633660914846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass186,091 miles (+5,239)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    186,091 miles
    Test number
    964373876735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass180,852 miles (+7,857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    180,852 miles
    Test number
    992042554716
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Pass172,995 miles (+13,085)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    172,995 miles
    Test number
    168739215484
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass159,910 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    159,910 miles
    Test number
    985559113321
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail159,907 miles (+16,013)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,907 miles
    Test number
    669199813347
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass143,894 miles (+19,046)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    143,894 miles
    Test number
    425487022394
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass124,848 miles (+22,418)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    124,848 miles
    Test number
    945942921308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass102,430 miles (+19,762)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    102,430 miles
    Test number
    153669510358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    82,668 miles
    Test number
    632675359336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail82,668 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,668 miles
    Test number
    881715359346
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LB56 NHC

Does LB56 NHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 NHC is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 NHC?
The MOT on LB56 NHC is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 NHC done?
LB56 NHC was recorded at 236,734 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 9,569 miles a year.
Has LB56 NHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 NHC has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2013.
Has the mileage on LB56 NHC 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 NHC find?
LB56 NHC passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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