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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,000 cc

LB56 NHYMOT history

LB56 NHY is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 23 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 172,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2025
Mileage
172,559 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 NHY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
23 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 NHY was last recorded at 172,559 miles on 17 Dec 2024, 5,109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,450 miles · 18 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
5,109 miles
Average per year
9,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 172,559 miles
  • 2023 – 167,450 miles
  • 2022 – 164,130 miles
  • 2021 – 161,527 miles
  • 2020 – 158,299 miles
  • 2019 – 153,938 miles
  • 2018 – 149,200 miles
  • 2017 – 143,150 miles
  • 2016 – 132,588 miles
  • 2015 – 119,229 miles
  • 2014 – 106,336 miles
  • 2013 – 94,456 miles
  • 2012 – 79,514 miles
  • 2011 – 63,320 miles
  • 2010 – 48,526 miles
  • 2009 – 36,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,559 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass172,559 miles (+5,109)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    172,559 miles
    Test number
    100713137614
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  2. Pass167,450 miles (+3,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    167,450 miles
    Test number
    590153925364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass164,130 miles (+2,603)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    164,130 miles
    Test number
    588331239169
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp washer loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass161,527 miles (+3,228)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    161,527 miles
    Test number
    268394847496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass158,299 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    158,299 miles
    Test number
    361533214044
    • 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))

  6. Fail158,299 miles (+4,361)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,299 miles
    Test number
    553829305172
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Pass153,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    153,938 miles
    Test number
    682387471716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail153,937 miles (+4,737)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,937 miles
    Test number
    380836067979
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass149,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    149,200 miles
    Test number
    394131573701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail149,200 miles (+6,050)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,200 miles
    Test number
    444904817069
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  11. Pass143,150 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    143,150 miles
    Test number
    492116678024
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  12. Fail143,150 miles (+10,562)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,150 miles
    Test number
    221633754337
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  13. Pass132,588 miles (+13,359)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    132,588 miles
    Test number
    503302332829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass119,229 miles (+12,893)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    119,229 miles
    Test number
    612282736461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass106,336 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    106,336 miles
    Test number
    697077204332
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r brake is binding
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has a cut to outer wall. 225/45/17

  16. Fail106,336 miles (+11,880)1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,336 miles
    Test number
    705907104380
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has a cut to outer wall. 225/45/17
    • NoteO/s/r brake is binding

  17. Pass94,456 miles (+14,942)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    94,456 miles
    Test number
    616601213347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres stepping badly on inside and n/s has a screw in it by sidewall

  18. Pass79,514 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    79,514 miles
    Test number
    478857312412
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads inner looks low

  19. Fail79,509 miles (+16,189)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,509 miles
    Test number
    565087012389
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads inner looks low
    • NoteNail in o/s/f tyre 225/45/17wr

  20. Pass63,320 miles (+14,794)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    63,320 miles
    Test number
    625260921319
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and pitted

  21. Pass48,526 miles (+11,887)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    48,526 miles
    Test number
    233802420396
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront discs corroded & worn

  22. Pass36,639 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    36,639 miles
    Test number
    253398929323
    • NoteFront brake pads are very low.
    • NoteO/s headlamp washer pipe is loose.

  23. Fail36,639 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,639 miles
    Test number
    913428129317
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront brake pads are very low.
    • NoteO/s headlamp washer pipe is loose.

Questions about LB56 NHY

Does LB56 NHY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 NHY expired on 19 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 NHY?
The MOT on LB56 NHY expired on 19 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 NHY done?
LB56 NHY was recorded at 172,559 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2024, an average of 9,023 miles a year.
Has LB56 NHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 NHY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LB56 NHY 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 NHY find?
LB56 NHY passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front tyre obviously under inflated; coolant leak.

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