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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc

LB56 NHPMOT history

LB56 NHP is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 21 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 96,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
96,400 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,768 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 NHP
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 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 NHP was last recorded at 96,400 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,399 miles · 24 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,768 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,400 miles
  • 2025 – 93,817 miles
  • 2024 – 89,615 miles
  • 2023 – 85,146 miles
  • 2022 – 81,533 miles
  • 2021 – 78,763 miles
  • 2020 – 76,451 miles
  • 2018 – 67,353 miles
  • 2017 – 54,642 miles
  • 2016 – 52,862 miles
  • 2015 – 46,729 miles
  • 2014 – 33,791 miles
  • 2013 – 28,270 miles
  • 2012 – 26,059 miles
  • 2011 – 22,114 miles
  • 2010 – 20,538 miles
  • 2009 – 18,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,400 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Lamp unit is slightly damaged.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,400 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    96,400 miles
    Test number
    291684468880
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail96,399 miles (+2,582)3 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,399 miles
    Test number
    139543647194
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass93,817 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    93,817 miles
    Test number
    272735134994
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail93,817 miles (+4,202)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,817 miles
    Test number
    348220086102
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass89,615 miles (+4,469)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    89,615 miles
    Test number
    904113119171
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

  6. Pass85,146 miles (+3,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    85,146 miles
    Test number
    749804245306
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass81,533 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    81,533 miles
    Test number
    304124031844
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail81,533 miles (+2,770)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,533 miles
    Test number
    338675571492
    • Repaired at testOffside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass78,763 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    78,763 miles
    Test number
    295386071799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail78,761 miles (+2,310)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,761 miles
    Test number
    574007621754
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass76,451 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,451 miles
    Test number
    860788270693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp unit is slightly damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail76,451 miles (+9,098)1 major1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,451 miles
    Test number
    649148269539
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp unit is slightly damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass67,353 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    67,353 miles
    Test number
    443244636460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,352 miles (+12,710)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,352 miles
    Test number
    853271280002
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass54,642 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    54,642 miles
    Test number
    459011614847
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail54,640 miles (+1,778)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,640 miles
    Test number
    340718156869
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL DUE TOO UNDER INFLATION (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL DUE TOO UNDER INFLATION (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass52,862 miles (+6,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    52,862 miles
    Test number
    410104962892
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  18. Pass46,729 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    46,729 miles
    Test number
    819900535288
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail46,727 miles (+12,936)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,727 miles
    Test number
    418389725294
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass33,791 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    33,791 miles
    Test number
    456522434252
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail33,791 miles (+5,521)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,791 miles
    Test number
    505022734246
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass28,270 miles (+2,211)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    28,270 miles
    Test number
    318299733485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,059 miles (+3,945)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    26,059 miles
    Test number
    986704242237
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer wall damaged.

  24. Pass22,114 miles (+1,576)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    22,114 miles
    Test number
    249158451148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,538 miles (+1,751)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    20,538 miles
    Test number
    290614720458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,787 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    18,787 miles
    Test number
    740559449313
    • NoteDrawing pin in o/s/f tyre

Questions about LB56 NHP

Does LB56 NHP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 NHP is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 NHP?
The MOT on LB56 NHP is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 NHP done?
LB56 NHP was recorded at 96,400 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 4,768 miles a year.
Has LB56 NHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 NHP has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 NHP 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 NHP find?
LB56 NHP passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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