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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc

LB56 NHLMOT history

LB56 NHL is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 28 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 147,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
147,987 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 NHL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 NHL was last recorded at 147,987 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 4,834 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,153 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,834 miles
Average per year
7,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,987 miles
  • 2025 – 143,153 miles
  • 2024 – 136,173 miles
  • 2023 – 132,222 miles
  • 2022 – 130,193 miles
  • 2021 – 125,350 miles
  • 2020 – 122,107 miles
  • 2018 – 116,519 miles
  • 2017 – 106,575 miles
  • 2016 – 102,869 miles
  • 2015 – 92,329 miles
  • 2014 – 83,458 miles
  • 2013 – 73,845 miles
  • 2012 – 61,580 miles
  • 2011 – 51,291 miles
  • 2010 – 39,584 miles
  • 2009 – 27,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,987 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front outer side wall damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass147,987 miles (+4,834)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    147,987 miles
    Test number
    192257563730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass143,153 miles (+6,980)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    143,153 miles
    Test number
    870945104675
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  3. Pass136,173 miles (+3,951)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    136,173 miles
    Test number
    506482686755
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  4. Pass132,222 miles (+2,029)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    132,222 miles
    Test number
    223237884755
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp incorrectly fitted (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  5. Pass130,193 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    130,193 miles
    Test number
    277292845141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail130,186 miles (+4,836)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,186 miles
    Test number
    643252924636
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass125,350 miles (+3,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    125,350 miles
    Test number
    718965744898
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass122,107 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    122,107 miles
    Test number
    756048175023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail122,106 miles (+5,587)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,106 miles
    Test number
    637606445979
    • DangerousExhaust silencer likely to become detached back box (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working beeping constantly (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass116,519 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    116,519 miles
    Test number
    583242291378
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint has a minor leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box and back box clamp showing corrosion

  11. Fail116,519 miles (+9,944)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,519 miles
    Test number
    768836958831
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint has a minor leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box and back box clamp showing corrosion

  12. Pass106,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    106,575 miles
    Test number
    670226296411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail106,575 miles (+3,706)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,575 miles
    Test number
    562482917103
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both front (8.2.1b)

  14. Pass102,869 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    102,869 miles
    Test number
    365345491727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer side wall damage

  15. Fail102,868 miles (+10,539)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,868 miles
    Test number
    995559914118
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSteering pivot point has excessive play universal joint worn (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer side wall damage

  16. Pass92,329 miles (+8,871)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    92,329 miles
    Test number
    583196933865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    83,458 miles
    Test number
    405194794205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,458 miles (+9,613)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,458 miles
    Test number
    388193894298
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass73,845 miles (+12,265)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    73,845 miles
    Test number
    267088683262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,580 miles (+10,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    61,580 miles
    Test number
    636881692274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass51,291 miles (+11,707)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    51,291 miles
    Test number
    877056081288
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail39,584 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,584 miles
    Test number
    284688280224
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass39,584 miles (+12,490)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    39,584 miles
    Test number
    540838980272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    27,094 miles
    Test number
    891994599287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 NHL

Does LB56 NHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 NHL is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 NHL?
The MOT on LB56 NHL is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 NHL done?
LB56 NHL was recorded at 147,987 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 7,335 miles a year.
Has LB56 NHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 NHL has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LB56 NHL 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 NHL find?
LB56 NHL passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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