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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc

LB56 XGWMOT history

LB56 XGW is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 87,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jun 2026
Mileage
87,796 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,858 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 XGW
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
29 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
12 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 XGW was last recorded at 87,796 miles on 12 May 2025, 2,093 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,703 miles · 7 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
2,093 miles
Average per year
4,858 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,796 miles
  • 2024 – 85,703 miles
  • 2023 – 79,891 miles
  • 2022 – 73,746 miles
  • 2021 – 69,671 miles
  • 2020 – 66,881 miles
  • 2019 – 61,005 miles
  • 2018 – 54,897 miles
  • 2017 – 50,399 miles
  • 2016 – 45,502 miles
  • 2015 – 38,478 miles
  • 2014 – 35,811 miles
  • 2013 – 32,073 miles
  • 2012 – 27,270 miles
  • 2010 – 19,549 miles
  • 2009 – 12,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,796 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.

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,796 miles (+2,093)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    87,796 miles
    Test number
    621125625156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,703 miles (+5,812)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    85,703 miles
    Test number
    303724767726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,891 miles (+6,145)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    79,891 miles
    Test number
    848409724459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,746 miles (+4,075)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    73,746 miles
    Test number
    594538337711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,671 miles (+2,790)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    69,671 miles
    Test number
    540232325341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,881 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    66,881 miles
    Test number
    180809772099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail66,880 miles (+5,875)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,880 miles
    Test number
    939204869608
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass61,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    61,005 miles
    Test number
    912282242369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail61,005 miles (+6,108)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,005 miles
    Test number
    737125125953
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass54,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    54,897 miles
    Test number
    754923548834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail54,897 miles (+4,498)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,897 miles
    Test number
    298546301613
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass50,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    50,399 miles
    Test number
    869421599207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,399 miles (+4,897)1 failure1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,399 miles
    Test number
    388020530081
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has some damages on outer wall and little boulges, and all other tyres have boulges on inner and outer wall
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass45,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    45,502 miles
    Test number
    211227959242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail45,502 miles (+7,024)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,502 miles
    Test number
    282070837670
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass38,478 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    38,478 miles
    Test number
    246984715152
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail38,478 miles (+2,667)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,478 miles
    Test number
    868383015189
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear both tyre has very slightly cracked on the tread wall

  18. Pass35,811 miles (+3,738)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    35,811 miles
    Test number
    429079314140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,073 miles (+4,803)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    32,073 miles
    Test number
    227759703196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,270 miles (+7,721)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    27,270 miles
    Test number
    446584512135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,549 miles (+6,828)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    19,549 miles
    Test number
    693046900359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    12,721 miles
    Test number
    292241639369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 XGW

Does LB56 XGW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 XGW expired on 11 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 XGW?
The MOT on LB56 XGW expired on 11 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 XGW done?
LB56 XGW was recorded at 87,796 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2025, an average of 4,858 miles a year.
Has LB56 XGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 XGW has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on LB56 XGW 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 XGW find?
LB56 XGW passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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