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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc

LB56 XJWMOT history

LB56 XJW is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 93,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
93,429 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 XJW
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 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 XJW was last recorded at 93,429 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Mar 2025: 89,825 miles, lower than 89,842 miles on 26 Feb 2025.

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
93,384 miles · 7 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
45 miles
Average per year
4,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,429 miles
  • 2025 – 89,825 miles
  • 2024 – 87,429 miles
  • 2023 – 84,112 miles
  • 2021 – 79,433 miles
  • 2020 – 72,761 miles
  • 2019 – 67,552 miles
  • 2018 – 65,871 miles
  • 2017 – 63,097 miles
  • 2016 – 60,185 miles
  • 2015 – 56,644 miles
  • 2014 – 53,347 miles
  • 2013 – 46,210 miles
  • 2012 – 36,732 miles
  • 2011 – 28,313 miles
  • 2010 – 23,501 miles
  • 2009 – 17,522 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,429 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Lower column universal joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,429 miles (+45)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    93,429 miles
    Test number
    266462846994
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Lower column universal joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail93,384 miles (+3,559)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,384 miles
    Test number
    169246473374
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Lower column universal joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass89,825 miles (-17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    89,825 miles
    Test number
    321322565384
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail89,842 miles (+2,413)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,842 miles
    Test number
    664981760786
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass87,429 miles (+11)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    87,429 miles
    Test number
    961435971456
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail87,418 miles (+3,306)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,418 miles
    Test number
    791543461736
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass84,112 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    84,112 miles
    Test number
    556059336178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail84,112 miles (+4,679)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,112 miles
    Test number
    967078228504
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass79,433 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    79,433 miles
    Test number
    445920989392
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail79,433 miles (+6,672)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,433 miles
    Test number
    851603073063
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass72,761 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    72,761 miles
    Test number
    654228888360
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail72,761 miles (+5,209)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,761 miles
    Test number
    435283989016
    • DangerousFront 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass67,552 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,552 miles
    Test number
    358030476743
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  14. Fail67,552 miles (+1,681)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,552 miles
    Test number
    515320980878
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  15. Pass65,871 miles (+2,774)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    65,871 miles
    Test number
    304335206567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,097 miles (+2,912)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    63,097 miles
    Test number
    102771965084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,185 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    60,185 miles
    Test number
    911967011980
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Fail60,185 miles (+3,541)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,185 miles
    Test number
    664993074831
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass56,644 miles (+3,297)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    56,644 miles
    Test number
    477682071521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,347 miles (+7,137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    53,347 miles
    Test number
    678221884213
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass46,210 miles (+9,478)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    46,210 miles
    Test number
    758591133392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,732 miles (+8,419)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    36,732 miles
    Test number
    146058322395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,313 miles (+4,812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    28,313 miles
    Test number
    227071121317
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass23,501 miles (+5,979)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    23,501 miles
    Test number
    992767520379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    17,522 miles
    Test number
    381940539350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 XJW

Does LB56 XJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 XJW is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 XJW?
The MOT on LB56 XJW is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 XJW done?
LB56 XJW was recorded at 93,429 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 4,634 miles a year.
Has LB56 XJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 XJW has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 XJW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Mar 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 XJW find?
LB56 XJW passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted inner bead, and 4 more.

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