Saab 9-3
Beige · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc
LB56 XLRMOT history
LB56 XLR is a beige diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 15 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 2 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 163,288 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 163,288 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,632 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 XLR
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Beige
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,910 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 15 Dec 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 XLR was last recorded at 163,288 miles on 3 Jan 2025, 9,563 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 5 Mar 2011: 69,309 miles, lower than 126,608 miles on 10 Jan 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 153,725 miles · 14 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,563 miles
- Average per year
- 4,632 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 163,288 miles
- 2024 – 153,725 miles
- 2023 – 148,887 miles
- 2022 – 145,140 miles
- 2021 – 141,107 miles
- 2020 – 138,211 miles
- 2019 – 129,400 miles
- 2018 – 121,639 miles
- 2017 – 115,965 miles
- 2016 – 109,053 miles
- 2015 – 105,151 miles
- 2014 – 99,666 miles
- 2013 – 90,416 miles
- 2012 – 83,001 miles
- 2011 – 69,309 miles
- 2009 – 93,456 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,288 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 7 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,288 miles (+9,563)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 163,288 miles
- Test number
- 538885926271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,725 miles (+49)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 153,725 miles
- Test number
- 274442010875
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail153,676 miles (+4,789)7 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,676 miles
- Test number
- 888260250472
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass148,887 miles (+3,747)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 148,887 miles
- Test number
- 384284293957
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass145,140 miles (+4,033)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 145,140 miles
- Test number
- 982977543907
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,107 miles (+2,896)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 141,107 miles
- Test number
- 997190857524
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,211 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 138,211 miles
- Test number
- 995132362778
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel high. adjustment advised.
Fail138,211 miles (+8,811)2 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,211 miles
- Test number
- 366319588931
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine plate value applied. 0.50 mi. (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened also leaking from corroded area. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel high. adjustment advised.
Pass129,400 miles (+7,761)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 129,400 miles
- Test number
- 939705563173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,639 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 121,639 miles
- Test number
- 419764211045
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail121,639 miles (+5,674)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,639 miles
- Test number
- 853906120136
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass115,965 miles (+6,912)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 115,965 miles
- Test number
- 884246428280
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass109,053 miles (+3,902)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 109,053 miles
- Test number
- 856099464188
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass105,151 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 105,151 miles
- Test number
- 648602365042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,130 miles (+5,464)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,130 miles
- Test number
- 658818055060
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass99,666 miles (+9,250)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 99,666 miles
- Test number
- 506213164026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,416 miles (+7,415)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 90,416 miles
- Test number
- 715231663020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,001 miles (+1,327)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 83,001 miles
- Test number
- 139066712139
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Pass81,674 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 81,674 miles
- Test number
- 498102662033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,674 miles (+12,365)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,674 miles
- Test number
- 479102462089
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Lower coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.
- NoteFront number plate slightly deteriated
Pass69,309 miles (-57,299)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 69,309 miles
- Test number
- 627314861082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,608 miles (+33,152)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 126,608 miles
- Test number
- 367410411096
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteWipers poor
Pass93,456 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 93,456 miles
- Test number
- 353221049373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB56 XLR
- Does LB56 XLR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB56 XLR expired on 2 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 XLR?
- The MOT on LB56 XLR expired on 2 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB56 XLR done?
- LB56 XLR was recorded at 163,288 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2025, an average of 4,632 miles a year.
- Has LB56 XLR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 XLR has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB56 XLR ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Mar 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB56 XLR find?
- LB56 XLR passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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