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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

LB56 XKAMOT history

LB56 XKA is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 28 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 122,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
122,736 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 XKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 XKA was last recorded at 122,736 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,538 miles · 12 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
198 miles
Average per year
5,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,736 miles
  • 2024 – 122,538 miles
  • 2023 – 122,324 miles
  • 2022 – 121,876 miles
  • 2021 – 120,507 miles
  • 2020 – 117,909 miles
  • 2019 – 113,043 miles
  • 2017 – 97,224 miles
  • 2016 – 84,033 miles
  • 2015 – 71,652 miles
  • 2014 – 68,684 miles
  • 2013 – 60,361 miles
  • 2012 – 51,648 miles
  • 2011 – 42,675 miles
  • 2010 – 33,325 miles
  • 2009 – 24,326 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,736 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under side (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass122,736 miles (+198)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    122,736 miles
    Test number
    237372073824
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass122,538 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    122,538 miles
    Test number
    316981825892
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +front pipe flexy poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened +rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChips in windsreen

  3. Fail122,534 miles (+210)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,534 miles
    Test number
    119408735947
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +front pipe flexy poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened +rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChips in windsreen

  4. Pass122,324 miles (+1)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    122,324 miles
    Test number
    321546340794
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail122,323 miles (+447)1 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,323 miles
    Test number
    390188373048
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass121,876 miles (+1,369)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,876 miles
    Test number
    164892493051
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • Advisory(Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside (badly twisted) [2.1.3 (g) (i)] •) •
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass120,507 miles (+2,598)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    120,507 miles
    Test number
    119107353378
    • AdvisorySteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside (badly twisted) [2.1.3 (g) (i)] •
    • AdvisorySteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside (badly twisted) [2.1.3 (g) (i)] •
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on edges
    • Advisory• Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front [6.1.2 (a)]

  8. Pass117,909 miles (+4,866)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,909 miles
    Test number
    878715523932
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt badly twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt badly twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass113,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    113,043 miles
    Test number
    672441349730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail113,043 miles (+15,819)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,043 miles
    Test number
    567183483155
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

  11. Pass97,224 miles (+13,191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    97,224 miles
    Test number
    382630139997
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryO/s/ front brake pads low

  12. Pass84,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    84,033 miles
    Test number
    333394633388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,033 miles (+12,381)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,033 miles
    Test number
    716093154406
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass71,652 miles (+2,968)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    71,652 miles
    Test number
    221273630185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,684 miles (+8,323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    68,684 miles
    Test number
    408349304333
    • 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)

  16. Pass60,361 miles (+8,713)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    60,361 miles
    Test number
    206115003312
    • Note2 front tyres near legal limits
    • NoteWear found in o/s/f roll bar bush

  17. Pass51,648 miles (+8,973)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    51,648 miles
    Test number
    427118102370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,675 miles (+9,350)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    42,675 miles
    Test number
    247105611360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    33,325 miles
    Test number
    653283220357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail33,325 miles (+8,999)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,325 miles
    Test number
    730523120351
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass24,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    24,326 miles
    Test number
    771110539350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 XKA

Does LB56 XKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 XKA is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 XKA?
The MOT on LB56 XKA is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 XKA done?
LB56 XKA was recorded at 122,736 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 5,946 miles a year.
Has LB56 XKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 XKA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 XKA 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 XKA find?
LB56 XKA passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 2 more.

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