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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc

LB56 XHNMOT history

LB56 XHN is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 109,935 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
109,935 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 XHN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 XHN was last recorded at 109,935 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Apr 2013: 57,531 miles, lower than 575,623 miles on 19 Apr 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
109,934 miles · 9 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,935 miles
  • 2024 – 109,070 miles
  • 2023 – 104,674 miles
  • 2022 – 102,715 miles
  • 2021 – 99,173 miles
  • 2020 – 97,560 miles
  • 2019 – 96,041 miles
  • 2018 – 93,586 miles
  • 2017 – 90,094 miles
  • 2016 – 80,039 miles
  • 2015 – 74,190 miles
  • 2014 – 65,417 miles
  • 2013 – 57,531 miles
  • 2012 – 48,392 miles
  • 2011 – 38,164 miles
  • 2010 – 35,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,935 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to various areas underneath vehicle mechanical and bodyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferrules/pipes/unions

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front rack end slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/floors/chassis/rear axle/suspension/front subframe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,935 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    109,935 miles
    Test number
    911835409383
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to various areas underneath vehicle mechanical and body

  2. Fail109,934 miles (+864)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,934 miles
    Test number
    856498876256
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to various areas underneath vehicle mechanical and body

  3. Pass109,070 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    109,070 miles
    Test number
    275527599139
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferrules/pipes/unions (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front rack end slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/floors/chassis/rear axle/suspension/front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail109,068 miles (+4,394)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,068 miles
    Test number
    843608561368
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferrules/pipes/unions (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front rack end slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/floors/chassis/rear axle/suspension/front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass104,674 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    104,674 miles
    Test number
    413444815417
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe/rear axle/rear chassis/sills/front springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail104,674 miles (+1,959)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,674 miles
    Test number
    879423782471
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe/rear axle/rear chassis/sills/front springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass102,715 miles (+3,542)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    102,715 miles
    Test number
    878458132008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,173 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    99,173 miles
    Test number
    739738445222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail99,171 miles (+1,611)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,171 miles
    Test number
    624029417944
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass97,560 miles (+1,519)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    97,560 miles
    Test number
    292182771357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,041 miles (+2,455)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    96,041 miles
    Test number
    572950322818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,586 miles (+3,492)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    93,586 miles
    Test number
    641859902729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,094 miles (+550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    90,094 miles
    Test number
    764589122590
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass89,544 miles (+9,505)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    89,544 miles
    Test number
    399995692887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,039 miles (+5,849)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    80,039 miles
    Test number
    715863103985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass74,190 miles (+8,773)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    74,190 miles
    Test number
    236144315483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,417 miles (+7,886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    65,417 miles
    Test number
    218813314199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass57,531 miles (-518,092)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    57,531 miles
    Test number
    905732413196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail575,623 miles (+527,231)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    575,623 miles
    Test number
    698869503150
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass48,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    48,392 miles
    Test number
    507785912189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,392 miles (+10,228)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,392 miles
    Test number
    738561412100
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  22. Pass38,164 miles (+2,551)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    38,164 miles
    Test number
    417437911193
    • NoteFront discs lipped and corroded
    • NoteRear discs corroded
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inside edge

  23. Pass35,613 miles (+5,511)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    35,613 miles
    Test number
    341042420345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSpare wheel missing

  24. Pass30,102 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    30,102 miles
    Test number
    212847320014
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LB56 XHN

Does LB56 XHN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 XHN is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 XHN?
The MOT on LB56 XHN is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 XHN done?
LB56 XHN was recorded at 109,935 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 4,952 miles a year.
Has LB56 XHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 XHN has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 XHN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Apr 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 XHN find?
LB56 XHN passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: corrosion to various areas underneath vehicle mechanical and body.

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