Official DVLA Record

2006 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · LB56 DWW

LB56 DWW

2006 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 22/11/2006. Recorded mileage 131,578 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
SAAB 9-3
Year / Origin
2006 · Stanmore (North London)
MOT Status
Valid until 11/10/2024
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
131,578 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 11/10/2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2006
Engine
1910cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The most recent MOT on 2023-10-13 showed the vehicle passed with 131,578 miles, and no defects were recorded. This suggests the car met safety standards at that time. However, a failure on 2022-09-30 at 124,334 miles is notable, though no defects were logged for that test either. The lack of defect details makes it difficult to assess the severity of the failure, but the subsequent pass on 2022-10-07 (124,335 miles) implies any issues were likely resolved quickly. The MOT history shows a pattern of mostly clean results, with passes in 2021, 2020, and 2022, except for the single failure in late 2022. No recurring defects or trends are evident from the recorded data. The vehicle’s mileage of 131,578 miles over 20 years equates to roughly 6,579 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for its age. This suggests moderate wear rather than excessive strain, though lower mileage could indicate periods of inactivity, and higher mileage might accelerate component wear. The trend in MOT outcomes appears stable, with no evidence of worsening conditions. The single failure does not indicate a systemic issue, but its cause remains unclear due to the absence of defect details.

LB56 DWW Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2023
  • 131,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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LB56 DWW Mileage History

  1. 07/09/2021122,242 mi
  2. 30/09/2022124,334 mi+2,092 mi
  3. 07/10/2022124,335 mi+1 mi
  4. 13/10/2023131,578 mi+7,243 mi

Average of roughly 4,453 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

LB56 DWW MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 4 Sept 2026, 08:24
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Saab 9-3 (LB56 DWW) between September 2021 and October 2023.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 13 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.

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