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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,000 cc

LB56 NHDMOT history

LB56 NHD is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 25 Feb 2007. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 175,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
175,441 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 NHD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
25 Feb 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 NHD was last recorded at 175,441 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,441 miles · 8 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,441 miles
  • 2025 – 159,073 miles
  • 2024 – 150,625 miles
  • 2023 – 141,451 miles
  • 2022 – 138,630 miles
  • 2021 – 134,889 miles
  • 2020 – 131,332 miles
  • 2019 – 125,097 miles
  • 2018 – 117,642 miles
  • 2017 – 109,298 miles
  • 2016 – 98,915 miles
  • 2015 – 86,580 miles
  • 2014 – 77,237 miles
  • 2013 – 69,770 miles
  • 2012 – 61,187 miles
  • 2011 – 54,534 miles
  • 2010 – 46,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,441 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Headlamp washers not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,441 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    175,441 miles
    Test number
    280486310855
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail175,441 miles (+4,905)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,441 miles
    Test number
    635865660627
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass170,536 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    170,536 miles
    Test number
    549574726881
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail170,536 miles (+11,463)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,536 miles
    Test number
    257938703099
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass159,073 miles (+8,448)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    159,073 miles
    Test number
    484502005468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass150,625 miles (+9,174)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    150,625 miles
    Test number
    379883908407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass141,451 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    141,451 miles
    Test number
    621087352976
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp washers not working

  8. Fail141,451 miles (+2,821)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,451 miles
    Test number
    221906157618
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp washers not working

  9. Pass138,630 miles (+3,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    138,630 miles
    Test number
    255775239953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass134,889 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    134,889 miles
    Test number
    616707488289
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings corroded both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail134,889 miles (+3,557)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,889 miles
    Test number
    157866582415
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings corroded both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass131,332 miles (+6,235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    131,332 miles
    Test number
    266689113356
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust hear shield loose

  13. Pass125,097 miles (+7,455)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    125,097 miles
    Test number
    645298552619
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass117,642 miles (+8,344)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    117,642 miles
    Test number
    769218471542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass109,298 miles (+10,383)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    109,298 miles
    Test number
    979580491206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass98,915 miles (+12,335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    98,915 miles
    Test number
    413856106972
    • 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)

  17. Pass86,580 miles (+9,343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    86,580 miles
    Test number
    775231925171
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass77,237 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    77,237 miles
    Test number
    999195214119
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail77,237 miles (+7,467)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,237 miles
    Test number
    675549404190
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail69,770 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,770 miles
    Test number
    425909013175
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass69,770 miles (+8,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    69,770 miles
    Test number
    636859413111
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass61,187 miles (+6,653)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    61,187 miles
    Test number
    745371242007
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Pass54,534 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    54,534 miles
    Test number
    107052551468
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Fail54,534 miles (+8,070)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,534 miles
    Test number
    185362651050
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass46,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    46,464 miles
    Test number
    900187050022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail46,464 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,464 miles
    Test number
    631257550053
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB56 NHD

Does LB56 NHD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 NHD is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 NHD?
The MOT on LB56 NHD is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 NHD done?
LB56 NHD was recorded at 175,441 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 7,762 miles a year.
Has LB56 NHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 NHD has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 NHD 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 NHD find?
LB56 NHD passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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