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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc

LB56 XHWMOT history

LB56 XHW is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 83,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
83,326 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 XHW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 XHW was last recorded at 83,326 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 2,135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,191 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,135 miles
Average per year
3,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,326 miles
  • 2025 – 81,191 miles
  • 2024 – 78,420 miles
  • 2023 – 76,782 miles
  • 2022 – 74,477 miles
  • 2021 – 72,602 miles
  • 2020 – 69,944 miles
  • 2019 – 63,643 miles
  • 2018 – 58,443 miles
  • 2017 – 54,324 miles
  • 2016 – 51,305 miles
  • 2015 – 46,856 miles
  • 2014 – 40,137 miles
  • 2013 – 33,548 miles
  • 2011 – 28,731 miles
  • 2010 – 23,400 miles
  • 2009 – 16,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,326 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,326 miles (+2,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    83,326 miles
    Test number
    969557799501
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass81,191 miles (+2,771)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    81,191 miles
    Test number
    475856324530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    78,420 miles
    Test number
    603424260478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail78,420 miles (+1,638)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,420 miles
    Test number
    151228627615
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass76,782 miles (+2,305)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    76,782 miles
    Test number
    709781442008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,477 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    74,477 miles
    Test number
    516150648277
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail74,477 miles (+1,875)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,477 miles
    Test number
    203420865114
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass72,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    72,602 miles
    Test number
    266289972306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail72,602 miles (+2,658)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,602 miles
    Test number
    679711792227
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass69,944 miles (+6,301)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    69,944 miles
    Test number
    775454859158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass63,643 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,643 miles
    Test number
    558422376695
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Fail63,643 miles (+5,200)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,643 miles
    Test number
    385093931036
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass58,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    58,443 miles
    Test number
    828449132962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,443 miles (+4,119)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,443 miles
    Test number
    483633149658
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass54,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    54,324 miles
    Test number
    887678815912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,324 miles (+3,019)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,324 miles
    Test number
    710797517541
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass51,305 miles (+4,449)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    51,305 miles
    Test number
    421939727235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,856 miles (+6,719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,856 miles
    Test number
    566050545048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass40,137 miles (+500)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,137 miles
    Test number
    246844364065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  20. Fail39,637 miles (+6,089)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,637 miles
    Test number
    198524144084
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass33,548 miles (+4,817)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    33,548 miles
    Test number
    555925163094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  22. Pass28,731 miles (+5,331)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    28,731 miles
    Test number
    426395411393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,400 miles (+6,633)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    23,400 miles
    Test number
    690340320368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    16,767 miles
    Test number
    163236909355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail16,767 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,767 miles
    Test number
    643316109333
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LB56 XHW

Does LB56 XHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 XHW is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 XHW?
The MOT on LB56 XHW is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 XHW done?
LB56 XHW was recorded at 83,326 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 3,991 miles a year.
Has LB56 XHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 XHW has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 XHW 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 XHW find?
LB56 XHW passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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