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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc

LB56 XLJMOT history

LB56 XLJ is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 28 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 92,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
92,644 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,841 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 XLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 XLJ was last recorded at 92,644 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 6,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,993 miles · 19 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,651 miles
Average per year
4,841 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,644 miles
  • 2025 – 85,993 miles
  • 2024 – 78,522 miles
  • 2023 – 72,115 miles
  • 2022 – 62,797 miles
  • 2021 – 58,795 miles
  • 2020 – 52,390 miles
  • 2019 – 51,729 miles
  • 2018 – 46,911 miles
  • 2017 – 42,468 miles
  • 2016 – 40,599 miles
  • 2015 – 38,753 miles
  • 2014 – 37,731 miles
  • 2013 – 35,245 miles
  • 2012 – 29,620 miles
  • 2010 – 18,774 miles
  • 2009 – 12,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,644 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Both headlamp lens frosted
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Top shock mount bracket corroded (5.3.3 (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.

  • Front Both head lamp lens frosted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward suspension arm outer ball joint has slight movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,644 miles (+6,651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    92,644 miles
    Test number
    647008954681
    • AdvisoryFront Both headlamp lens frosted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Top shock mount bracket corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass85,993 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    85,993 miles
    Test number
    138117688627
    • AdvisoryFront Both head lamp lens frosted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward suspension arm outer ball joint has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail85,993 miles (+7,471)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,993 miles
    Test number
    571002032923
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Both head lamp lens frosted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward suspension arm outer ball joint has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass78,522 miles (+6,407)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    78,522 miles
    Test number
    520156381339
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Internal (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass72,115 miles (+9,318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    72,115 miles
    Test number
    581074211324
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass62,797 miles (+4,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    62,797 miles
    Test number
    540302508515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass58,795 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    58,795 miles
    Test number
    847110018097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail58,795 miles (+6,405)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,795 miles
    Test number
    111675906604
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass52,390 miles (+661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    52,390 miles
    Test number
    447822461772
    • AdvisoryMain beam switch could work better

  10. Pass51,729 miles (+4,818)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    51,729 miles
    Test number
    966760574655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,911 miles (+4,443)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    46,911 miles
    Test number
    353457253801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,468 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    42,468 miles
    Test number
    471886302184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail42,458 miles (+1,859)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,458 miles
    Test number
    909590129521
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass40,599 miles (+1,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    40,599 miles
    Test number
    235173567809
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre perishing and nail in tread , o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread and out of shape

  15. Pass38,753 miles (+1,022)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    38,753 miles
    Test number
    199693855153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,731 miles (+2,486)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    37,731 miles
    Test number
    237716254483
    • NoteN/s/r tyre going out of shape

  17. Pass35,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    35,245 miles
    Test number
    818258953144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail35,245 miles (+5,625)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,245 miles
    Test number
    918158253129
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  19. Pass29,620 miles (+10,846)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    29,620 miles
    Test number
    876872112075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,774 miles (+6,657)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    18,774 miles
    Test number
    473041220393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    12,117 miles
    Test number
    470064829497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 XLJ

Does LB56 XLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 XLJ is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 XLJ?
The MOT on LB56 XLJ is valid until 21 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 XLJ done?
LB56 XLJ was recorded at 92,644 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 4,841 miles a year.
Has LB56 XLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 XLJ has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 XLJ 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 XLJ find?
LB56 XLJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front both headlamp lens frosted; offside rear upper suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened top shock mount bracket corroded.

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