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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

LB56 WULMOT history

LB56 WUL is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 161,785 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
161,785 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 WUL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 WUL was last recorded at 161,785 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 4,893 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,892 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,893 miles
Average per year
8,377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,785 miles
  • 2025 – 156,892 miles
  • 2024 – 146,632 miles
  • 2023 – 130,002 miles
  • 2022 – 107,191 miles
  • 2021 – 94,777 miles
  • 2020 – 80,326 miles
  • 2019 – 69,205 miles
  • 2018 – 68,867 miles
  • 2017 – 67,671 miles
  • 2016 – 64,298 miles
  • 2015 – 58,659 miles
  • 2014 – 51,892 miles
  • 2013 – 45,756 miles
  • 2012 – 39,637 miles
  • 2011 – 34,570 miles
  • 2010 – 22,894 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,785 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,785 miles (+4,893)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    161,785 miles
    Test number
    277530792626
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass156,892 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    156,892 miles
    Test number
    627196856776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail156,890 miles (+10,258)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,890 miles
    Test number
    661167001095
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass146,632 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    146,632 miles
    Test number
    456564139937
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Joint (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail146,632 miles (+16,630)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,632 miles
    Test number
    773495616396
    • Repaired at testHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Joint (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass130,002 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    130,002 miles
    Test number
    267214001953
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  7. Fail130,000 miles (+22,809)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,000 miles
    Test number
    823134619223
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  8. Pass107,191 miles (+37)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    107,191 miles
    Test number
    850998172540
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail107,154 miles (+12,377)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,154 miles
    Test number
    694044185083
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass94,777 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    94,777 miles
    Test number
    799583184433
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail94,769 miles (+14,443)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,769 miles
    Test number
    995368771955
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking non sealing cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective non sealing cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass80,326 miles (+4,383)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    80,326 miles
    Test number
    965031020488
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass75,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    75,943 miles
    Test number
    397179422824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail75,943 miles (+6,738)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,943 miles
    Test number
    300996231034
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass69,205 miles (+338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    69,205 miles
    Test number
    565751746017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass68,867 miles (+1,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,867 miles
    Test number
    452700776091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE ON 2MIL LIMIT

  17. Pass67,671 miles (+3,373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    67,671 miles
    Test number
    111387647095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

  18. Pass64,298 miles (+5,639)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    64,298 miles
    Test number
    612025654841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,659 miles (+6,767)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    58,659 miles
    Test number
    776420825133
    • NoteNerarside and offside rear tyres on 1.5mil limit on inner and outer edges

  20. Pass51,892 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    51,892 miles
    Test number
    965961524139
    • NoteSlightly low effort nearside handbrake

  21. Fail51,892 miles (+6,136)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,892 miles
    Test number
    798351224115
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlightly low effort nearside handbrake

  22. Pass45,756 miles (+6,119)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    45,756 miles
    Test number
    785508103182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,637 miles (+5,067)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,637 miles
    Test number
    159988562438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,570 miles (+11,676)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,570 miles
    Test number
    477027761065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    22,894 miles
    Test number
    544761140011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 WUL

Does LB56 WUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 WUL is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 WUL?
The MOT on LB56 WUL is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 WUL done?
LB56 WUL was recorded at 161,785 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 8,377 miles a year.
Has LB56 WUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 WUL has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 WUL 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 WUL find?
LB56 WUL passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: headlamp lens slightly defective both.

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