Saab logo

Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc

LB56 XHKMOT history

LB56 XHK is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 95,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
95,102 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,435 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LB56 XHK in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 XHK
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 valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 XHK was last recorded at 95,102 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 3,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,803 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,299 miles
Average per year
5,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,102 miles
  • 2024 – 91,803 miles
  • 2023 – 86,702 miles
  • 2022 – 79,925 miles
  • 2021 – 74,609 miles
  • 2020 – 69,769 miles
  • 2019 – 64,031 miles
  • 2018 – 59,027 miles
  • 2017 – 50,931 miles
  • 2016 – 35,750 miles
  • 2015 – 29,011 miles
  • 2014 – 24,247 miles
  • 2013 – 20,493 miles
  • 2012 – 15,221 miles
  • 2011 – 12,165 miles
  • 2009 – 7,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,102 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass95,102 miles (+3,299)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    95,102 miles
    Test number
    846748238338
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass91,803 miles (+5,101)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    91,803 miles
    Test number
    781033607290
    • MinorNearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass86,702 miles (+6,777)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    86,702 miles
    Test number
    557876256766
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass79,925 miles (+29)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    79,925 miles
    Test number
    662217442633
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail79,896 miles (+5,287)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,896 miles
    Test number
    258306123266
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass74,609 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,609 miles
    Test number
    747098537464
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer 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 Nail in tyre thorn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox - o/s/f drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail74,609 miles (+4,840)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,609 miles
    Test number
    398078783720
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer 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 Nail in tyre thorn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox - o/s/f drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass69,769 miles (+5,738)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,769 miles
    Test number
    461564857394
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted

  9. Pass64,031 miles (+135)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,031 miles
    Test number
    342145828663
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Detatched but still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Partially Missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted

  10. Fail63,896 miles (+4,869)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,896 miles
    Test number
    238815427699
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front windscreen wiper smearing slightly

  11. Pass59,027 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    59,027 miles
    Test number
    156911164309
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Fail59,027 miles (+8,096)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,027 miles
    Test number
    974580646881
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Pass50,931 miles (+39)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    50,931 miles
    Test number
    823205403290
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel light on.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to tread wear bars (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Stepping on inner edge! Consider replacing. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to tread wear bars (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slight stepping on inner edge.

  14. Fail50,892 miles (+15,142)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,892 miles
    Test number
    524181909469
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel light on.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to tread wear bars (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Stepping on inner edge! Consider replacing. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to tread wear bars (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slight stepping on inner edge.

  15. Pass35,750 miles (+6,739)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    35,750 miles
    Test number
    670659425167
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F pads wearing more than other side (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  16. Fail29,011 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,011 miles
    Test number
    268454145292
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  17. Pass29,011 miles (+4,764)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    29,011 miles
    Test number
    289424545201
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  18. Pass24,247 miles (+3,754)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    24,247 miles
    Test number
    567647544248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  19. Pass20,493 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    20,493 miles
    Test number
    507013843203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  20. Fail20,493 miles (+5,272)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,493 miles
    Test number
    346162043234
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  21. Pass15,221 miles (+3,056)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    15,221 miles
    Test number
    726213342268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,165 miles (+4,467)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    12,165 miles
    Test number
    528057731204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass7,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    7,698 miles
    Test number
    532890829301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 XHK

Does LB56 XHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 XHK is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 XHK?
The MOT on LB56 XHK is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 XHK done?
LB56 XHK was recorded at 95,102 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 5,435 miles a year.
Has LB56 XHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 XHK has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB56 XHK 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 XHK find?
LB56 XHK passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 3 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LB56X registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.