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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LB56 XLDMOT history

LB56 XLD is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 9 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 131,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
131,100 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,911 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 XLD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
9 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 XLD was last recorded at 131,100 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,093 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
5,911 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,100 miles
  • 2025 – 131,093 miles
  • 2023 – 130,929 miles
  • 2022 – 129,977 miles
  • 2021 – 129,970 miles
  • 2019 – 128,693 miles
  • 2017 – 112,623 miles
  • 2015 – 92,220 miles
  • 2014 – 84,553 miles
  • 2013 – 74,169 miles
  • 2011 – 54,161 miles
  • 2009 – 35,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,100 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,100 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    131,100 miles
    Test number
    493341553627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail131,093 miles (+164)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,093 miles
    Test number
    555877934436
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass130,929 miles (+952)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    130,929 miles
    Test number
    149747788276
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass129,977 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    129,977 miles
    Test number
    970821658093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail129,970 miles (+1,277)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,970 miles
    Test number
    332409997576
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass128,693 miles (+7,539)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    128,693 miles
    Test number
    386887518752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,154 miles (+8,531)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    121,154 miles
    Test number
    399615734647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,623 miles (+10,839)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    112,623 miles
    Test number
    731860043264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,784 miles (+9,564)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    101,784 miles
    Test number
    865618552985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,220 miles (+7,667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    92,220 miles
    Test number
    357535097615
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass84,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    84,553 miles
    Test number
    166985664308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,553 miles (+324)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    84,553 miles
    Test number
    415035164436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  13. Fail84,229 miles (+10,060)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,229 miles
    Test number
    546851754388
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  14. Pass74,169 miles (+9,507)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    74,169 miles
    Test number
    727595453319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,662 miles (+10,501)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    64,662 miles
    Test number
    717082903001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,161 miles (+18,540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    54,161 miles
    Test number
    948975901035
    • 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)

  17. Pass35,621 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    35,621 miles
    Test number
    432725249428
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB56 XLD

Does LB56 XLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 XLD is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 XLD?
The MOT on LB56 XLD is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 XLD done?
LB56 XLD was recorded at 131,100 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 5,911 miles a year.
Has LB56 XLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 XLD has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 XLD 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 XLD find?
LB56 XLD passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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