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Saab 9-3

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LB56 XGYMOT history

LB56 XGY is a grey diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 2 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 144,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
144,060 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,317 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 XGY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
2 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 XGY was last recorded at 144,060 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,060 miles · 9 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,317 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,060 miles
  • 2024 – 141,890 miles
  • 2023 – 139,607 miles
  • 2022 – 136,990 miles
  • 2021 – 135,037 miles
  • 2020 – 133,054 miles
  • 2019 – 129,455 miles
  • 2018 – 123,853 miles
  • 2017 – 118,922 miles
  • 2016 – 113,967 miles
  • 2015 – 109,084 miles
  • 2014 – 103,679 miles
  • 2013 – 98,083 miles
  • 2012 – 92,043 miles
  • 2011 – 86,190 miles
  • 2010 – 80,724 miles
  • 2009 – 75,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,060 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,060 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    144,060 miles
    Test number
    473485186712
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail144,060 miles (+2,170)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,060 miles
    Test number
    405578294336
    • MajorEmission control equipment obviously defective egr leak (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass141,890 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    141,890 miles
    Test number
    782524648530
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail141,885 miles (+2,278)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,885 miles
    Test number
    746070649759
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass139,607 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    139,607 miles
    Test number
    895547913940
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail139,602 miles (+2,612)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,602 miles
    Test number
    402921497145
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass136,990 miles (+1,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    136,990 miles
    Test number
    294809714754
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass135,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    135,037 miles
    Test number
    367600934859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail135,037 miles (+1,983)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,037 miles
    Test number
    911603776853
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass133,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    133,054 miles
    Test number
    302766104085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail133,054 miles (+3,599)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,054 miles
    Test number
    867871945139
    • MajorFuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play locking device insecure/loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass129,455 miles (+5,602)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    129,455 miles
    Test number
    478262786839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass123,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    123,853 miles
    Test number
    853729948225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail123,852 miles (+4,930)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,852 miles
    Test number
    845478327862
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass118,922 miles (+4,955)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    118,922 miles
    Test number
    240921607559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass113,967 miles (+4,883)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    113,967 miles
    Test number
    369573494770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  17. Pass109,084 miles (+5,405)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    109,084 miles
    Test number
    946593749178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass103,679 miles (+5,596)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    103,679 miles
    Test number
    657366544314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass98,083 miles (+6,040)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    98,083 miles
    Test number
    507705043360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass92,043 miles (+5,853)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    92,043 miles
    Test number
    439565642343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass86,190 miles (+5,466)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    86,190 miles
    Test number
    449740651448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass80,724 miles (+5,244)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    80,724 miles
    Test number
    223218950323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass75,480 miles (+529)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    75,480 miles
    Test number
    962398549335
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre wearing on inner edge

  24. Fail74,951 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,951 miles
    Test number
    541981549390
    • FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre wearing on inner edge

Questions about LB56 XGY

Does LB56 XGY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 XGY is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 XGY?
The MOT on LB56 XGY is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 XGY done?
LB56 XGY was recorded at 144,060 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 4,317 miles a year.
Has LB56 XGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 XGY has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 XGY 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 XGY find?
LB56 XGY passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front brake hose slightly twisted; nearside parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 2 more.

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