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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,800 cc

LB56 XGVMOT history

LB56 XGV is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 28 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 122,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
122,630 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,123 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 XGV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 XGV was last recorded at 122,630 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,630 miles · 26 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,630 miles
  • 2024 – 119,108 miles
  • 2023 – 114,492 miles
  • 2022 – 108,825 miles
  • 2021 – 105,397 miles
  • 2020 – 103,006 miles
  • 2019 – 98,210 miles
  • 2018 – 90,740 miles
  • 2017 – 84,387 miles
  • 2016 – 76,321 miles
  • 2015 – 67,343 miles
  • 2014 – 59,246 miles
  • 2013 – 53,916 miles
  • 2012 – 48,547 miles
  • 2011 – 43,725 miles
  • 2010 – 35,104 miles
  • 2009 – 24,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,630 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front exhaust slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • ITEMS REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear TYRE 2.6MM LOW ON EDGE ,,215/55/16/97W EXTRA LOAD DUNLOP

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,630 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    122,630 miles
    Test number
    172820987631
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail122,630 miles (+3,522)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,630 miles
    Test number
    944437308378
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing mirror glass (3.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass119,108 miles (+4,616)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    119,108 miles
    Test number
    639467512395
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass114,492 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    114,492 miles
    Test number
    443632611446
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Fail114,492 miles (+5,667)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,492 miles
    Test number
    983651637204
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass108,825 miles (+3,428)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    108,825 miles
    Test number
    226008703738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,397 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    105,397 miles
    Test number
    805160781392
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated

  8. Fail105,397 miles (+2,391)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,397 miles
    Test number
    647207083812
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated

  9. Pass103,006 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,006 miles
    Test number
    782865588542
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail103,006 miles (+4,796)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,006 miles
    Test number
    732845860577
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass98,210 miles (+7,470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,210 miles
    Test number
    468962586637
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust slightly deteriorated

  12. Pass90,740 miles (+6,353)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    90,740 miles
    Test number
    690342620187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also cuts inner sidewall but no ply or cords found (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber missing
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly lipped and worn
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust slightly deteriorated

  13. Pass84,387 miles (+8,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    84,387 miles
    Test number
    156704341339
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracking up slightly

  14. Pass76,321 miles (+8,978)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    76,321 miles
    Test number
    860085472723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,343 miles (+147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    67,343 miles
    Test number
    245428177141
    • AdvisoryITEMS REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE 2.6MM LOW ON EDGE ,,215/55/16/97W EXTRA LOAD DUNLOP

  16. Fail67,196 miles (+7,950)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,196 miles
    Test number
    925366794841
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryITEMS REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE 2.6MM LOW ON EDGE ,,215/55/16/97W EXTRA LOAD DUNLOP

  17. Pass59,246 miles (+5,330)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    59,246 miles
    Test number
    616502214397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,916 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    53,916 miles
    Test number
    897059523396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,898 miles (+5,351)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,898 miles
    Test number
    828307823304
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass48,547 miles (+4,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    48,547 miles
    Test number
    496059722413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass43,725 miles (+8,621)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    43,725 miles
    Test number
    455840931494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,104 miles (+10,621)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    35,104 miles
    Test number
    933431130339
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are starting to distort

  23. Pass24,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    24,483 miles
    Test number
    811020229380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 XGV

Does LB56 XGV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 XGV is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 XGV?
The MOT on LB56 XGV is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 XGV done?
LB56 XGV was recorded at 122,630 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 6,123 miles a year.
Has LB56 XGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 XGV has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 XGV 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 XGV find?
LB56 XGV passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; offside front nail in tyre; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face, and 2 more.

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