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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,990 cc

LD03 ZWUMOT history

LD03 ZWU is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 17 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 105,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2026
Mileage
105,153 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 ZWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 ZWU was last recorded at 105,153 miles on 5 Feb 2025, 7,758 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,395 miles · 25 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
7,758 miles
Average per year
4,703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,153 miles
  • 2024 – 97,395 miles
  • 2023 – 90,781 miles
  • 2022 – 85,560 miles
  • 2021 – 79,515 miles
  • 2019 – 71,892 miles
  • 2018 – 68,196 miles
  • 2017 – 64,431 miles
  • 2016 – 60,706 miles
  • 2015 – 55,331 miles
  • 2014 – 48,512 miles
  • 2013 – 41,778 miles
  • 2012 – 36,766 miles
  • 2011 – 30,419 miles
  • 2010 – 25,215 miles
  • 2009 – 22,420 miles
  • 2008 – 20,400 miles
  • 2007 – 18,543 miles
  • 2006 – 16,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,153 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    105,153 miles
    Test number
    177722294645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail105,153 miles (+7,758)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,153 miles
    Test number
    376710736383
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass97,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    97,395 miles
    Test number
    605070512594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail97,395 miles (+6,614)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,395 miles
    Test number
    491315893092
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass90,781 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    90,781 miles
    Test number
    711052926818
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail90,781 miles (+5,221)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,781 miles
    Test number
    945011892728
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass85,560 miles (+6,045)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    85,560 miles
    Test number
    924127853784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass79,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    79,515 miles
    Test number
    934399854497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,514 miles (+7,622)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,514 miles
    Test number
    217095498278
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall cords/ ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  10. Pass71,892 miles (+3,696)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,892 miles
    Test number
    389864740120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass68,196 miles (+3,765)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,196 miles
    Test number
    684403065781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,431 miles (+3,725)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,431 miles
    Test number
    760473675205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre's cracking

  13. Pass60,706 miles (+5,375)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    60,706 miles
    Test number
    999831199345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,331 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    55,331 miles
    Test number
    527022385158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre's cracking
    • NoteSlight ply in both steering arm's

  15. Fail55,331 miles (+6,819)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,331 miles
    Test number
    925992485171
    • FailureSteering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre's cracking
    • NoteSlight ply in both steering arm's

  16. Pass48,512 miles (+5)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    48,512 miles
    Test number
    319015384152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre's cracking and sidewall's perishing
    • NoteOffside headlamp len's deteriorating
    • NoteSlight play in both steering arm's
    • NoteSmall chip in screen

  17. Fail48,507 miles (+6,729)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,507 miles
    Test number
    929353484126
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre's cracking and sidewall's perishing
    • NoteOffside headlamp len's deteriorating
    • NoteSlight play in both steering arm's
    • NoteSmall chip in screen

  18. Pass41,778 miles (+5,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    41,778 miles
    Test number
    137359023188
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  19. Fail36,766 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,766 miles
    Test number
    285936122145
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass36,766 miles (+6,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    36,766 miles
    Test number
    918596422147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass30,419 miles (+5,204)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    30,419 miles
    Test number
    885010311139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,215 miles (+2,795)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    25,215 miles
    Test number
    280570240453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,420 miles (+2,020)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    22,420 miles
    Test number
    582198879096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,400 miles (+1,857)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    20,400 miles
    Test number
    264451198044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,543 miles (+2,174)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    18,543 miles
    Test number
    910692907120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail16,369 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,369 miles
    Test number
    122521486092
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass16,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    16,369 miles
    Test number
    294281186014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 ZWU

Does LD03 ZWU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 ZWU expired on 8 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 ZWU?
The MOT on LD03 ZWU expired on 8 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 ZWU done?
LD03 ZWU was recorded at 105,153 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2025, an average of 4,703 miles a year.
Has LD03 ZWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 ZWU has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LD03 ZWU 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 LD03 ZWU find?
LD03 ZWU passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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