
Saab 9-3
Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc
LD06 DCUMOT history
LD06 DCU is a grey diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 25 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 194,363 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 194,363 mi
- At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,890 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD06 DCU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,910 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 25 May 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD06 DCU was last recorded at 194,363 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 194,349 miles · 29 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 14 miles
- Average per year
- 8,890 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 194,363 miles
- 2024 – 173,124 miles
- 2023 – 150,004 miles
- 2022 – 133,766 miles
- 2021 – 130,098 miles
- 2020 – 128,882 miles
- 2019 – 126,958 miles
- 2018 – 124,257 miles
- 2017 – 120,549 miles
- 2016 – 114,992 miles
- 2015 – 109,856 miles
- 2014 – 105,293 miles
- 2013 – 90,913 miles
- 2012 – 77,976 miles
- 2011 – 64,515 miles
- 2010 – 55,743 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper macpherson strut slight noise on locksRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryMil lamp illuminated (pre1/7/2008)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
22 tests since 4 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass194,363 miles (+14)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 194,363 miles
- Test number
- 845249860967
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper macpherson strut slight noise on locks
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryMil lamp illuminated (pre1/7/2008)
Fail194,349 miles (+21,225)1 dangerous1 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,349 miles
- Test number
- 718350536615
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper macpherson strut slight noise on locks
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryMil lamp illuminated (pre1/7/2008)
Pass173,124 miles (+897)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 173,124 miles
- Test number
- 238279436390
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper macpherson strut slight noise on locks
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryMil lamp illuminated (pre 1/7/2008)
Fail172,227 miles (+22,223)3 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,227 miles
- Test number
- 683545883943
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper macpherson strut slight noise on locks
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass150,004 miles (+16)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 150,004 miles
- Test number
- 468330360159
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail149,988 miles (+16,222)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,988 miles
- Test number
- 517181838130
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass133,766 miles (+3,668)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 133,766 miles
- Test number
- 346650569125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,098 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 130,098 miles
- Test number
- 255389604503
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,098 miles (+293)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,098 miles
- Test number
- 634882354506
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass129,805 miles (+923)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 129,805 miles
- Test number
- 470912748974
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass128,882 miles (+1,924)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 128,882 miles
- Test number
- 720209043735
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass126,958 miles (+2,701)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 126,958 miles
- Test number
- 401554053322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,257 miles (+3,708)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 124,257 miles
- Test number
- 954383715577
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,549 miles (+5,557)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 120,549 miles
- Test number
- 906710874815
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,992 miles (+5,136)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 114,992 miles
- Test number
- 652052318798
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass109,856 miles (+4,563)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 109,856 miles
- Test number
- 167266355470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,293 miles (+14,380)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 105,293 miles
- Test number
- 127182664450
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Pass90,913 miles (+12,937)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2014
- Odometer
- 90,913 miles
- Test number
- 855303413101
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass77,976 miles (+13,461)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2013
- Odometer
- 77,976 miles
- Test number
- 597222822157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,515 miles (+8,772)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2012
- Odometer
- 64,515 miles
- Test number
- 295995921111
- NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall has cut but not enough to reach the ply or cords
Pass55,743 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2011
- Odometer
- 55,743 miles
- Test number
- 451676720134
- NoteAdvise small cracks/cuts in both rear tyres.
Fail55,743 miles1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,743 miles
- Test number
- 284944520109
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- NoteAdvise small cracks/cuts in both rear tyres.
Questions about LD06 DCU
- Does LD06 DCU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD06 DCU is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LD06 DCU?
- The MOT on LD06 DCU is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD06 DCU done?
- LD06 DCU was recorded at 194,363 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 8,890 miles a year.
- Has LD06 DCU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD06 DCU has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LD06 DCU 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 LD06 DCU find?
- LD06 DCU passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: central rear upper stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 8 more.
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