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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

LB56 XJLMOT history

LB56 XJL is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 147,679 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2025
Mileage
147,679 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,586 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 XJL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 XJL was last recorded at 147,679 miles on 14 Mar 2024, 3,633 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,046 miles · 1 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
3,633 miles
Average per year
7,586 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 147,679 miles
  • 2023 – 144,046 miles
  • 2022 – 139,656 miles
  • 2021 – 133,779 miles
  • 2020 – 129,304 miles
  • 2019 – 124,189 miles
  • 2018 – 119,137 miles
  • 2017 – 111,932 miles
  • 2016 – 103,862 miles
  • 2015 – 95,645 miles
  • 2014 – 88,659 miles
  • 2013 – 80,045 miles
  • 2012 – 64,785 miles
  • 2011 – 54,999 miles
  • 2010 – 42,089 miles
  • 2009 – 38,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,679 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rears (5.1.2 (b) (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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Central heatshield loose above the dpf filter

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,679 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    147,679 miles
    Test number
    932262692362
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Fail147,679 miles (+3,633)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,679 miles
    Test number
    955580016678
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass144,046 miles (+4,390)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    144,046 miles
    Test number
    857027852749
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass139,656 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    139,656 miles
    Test number
    889565060384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail139,643 miles (+5,864)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,643 miles
    Test number
    802170671156
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake calliper retaining clips missing

  6. Pass133,779 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    133,779 miles
    Test number
    561309635091
    • AdvisoryCentral heatshield loose above the dpf filter
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail133,779 miles (+4,475)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,779 miles
    Test number
    331759688798
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral heatshield loose above the dpf filter
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass129,304 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    129,304 miles
    Test number
    144631389278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail129,304 miles (+5,115)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,304 miles
    Test number
    764407484022
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass124,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    124,189 miles
    Test number
    790953828962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail124,189 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,189 miles
    Test number
    629062098064
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail124,189 miles (+5,052)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,189 miles
    Test number
    962947737130
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass119,137 miles (+7,205)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    119,137 miles
    Test number
    254415175695
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Slight Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass111,932 miles (+8,070)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    111,932 miles
    Test number
    554158029977
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass103,862 miles (+8,217)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    103,862 miles
    Test number
    103586255388
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield slightly deteriorated

  16. Pass95,645 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    95,645 miles
    Test number
    258104865162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail95,645 miles (+6,986)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,645 miles
    Test number
    789261065118
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • FailurePower steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  18. Pass88,659 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    88,659 miles
    Test number
    405475494145
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  19. Fail88,659 miles (+8,614)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,659 miles
    Test number
    819460994105
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass80,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    80,045 miles
    Test number
    866994843047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail80,045 miles (+15,260)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,045 miles
    Test number
    138574143048
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass64,785 miles (+9,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    64,785 miles
    Test number
    296265332417
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass54,999 miles (+12,910)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,999 miles
    Test number
    415021261132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,089 miles (+3,159)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    42,089 miles
    Test number
    454767930142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,930 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    38,930 miles
    Test number
    144626919390
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB56 XJL

Does LB56 XJL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 XJL expired on 27 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 XJL?
The MOT on LB56 XJL expired on 27 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 XJL done?
LB56 XJL was recorded at 147,679 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2024, an average of 7,586 miles a year.
Has LB56 XJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 XJL has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 XJL 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 XJL find?
LB56 XJL passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rears.

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