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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.

LD06 DCU grey Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass194,363 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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)
  2. 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)
  3. 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)
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass133,766 miles (+3,668)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    133,766 miles
    Test number
    346650569125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass130,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    130,098 miles
    Test number
    255389604503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. Pass126,958 miles (+2,701)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    126,958 miles
    Test number
    401554053322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass124,257 miles (+3,708)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    124,257 miles
    Test number
    954383715577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass120,549 miles (+5,557)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    120,549 miles
    Test number
    906710874815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. Pass109,856 miles (+4,563)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    109,856 miles
    Test number
    167266355470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. Pass77,976 miles (+13,461)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    77,976 miles
    Test number
    597222822157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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
  21. Pass55,743 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    55,743 miles
    Test number
    451676720134
    • NoteAdvise small cracks/cuts in both rear tyres.
  22. 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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