Saab 9-3
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc
LD08 BDUMOT history
LD08 BDU is a grey diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 195,127 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 195,127 mi
- At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 10,509 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD08 BDU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,910 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 27 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD08 BDU was last recorded at 195,127 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 195,126 miles · 10 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 10,509 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 195,127 miles
- 2025 – 178,692 miles
- 2024 – 171,780 miles
- 2023 – 169,023 miles
- 2021 – 165,169 miles
- 2020 – 162,667 miles
- 2019 – 158,534 miles
- 2018 – 149,759 miles
- 2017 – 141,729 miles
- 2016 – 131,879 miles
- 2015 – 119,177 miles
- 2014 – 101,030 miles
- 2013 – 87,139 miles
- 2012 – 60,812 miles
- 2011 – 42,921 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass195,127 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryO/s handbrake outer sleeving deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear lower spring seats perished
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Both rear lower suspension bushes perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 14 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass195,127 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 195,127 miles
- Test number
- 454355922168
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryO/s handbrake outer sleeving deteriorated
Fail195,126 miles (+16,434)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,126 miles
- Test number
- 343876252871
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryO/s handbrake outer sleeving deteriorated
Pass178,692 miles (+33)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 178,692 miles
- Test number
- 711583043017
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail178,659 miles (+6,879)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,659 miles
- Test number
- 345875505897
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass171,780 miles (+2,757)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 171,780 miles
- Test number
- 554493007472
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on rear exhaust silencer
- AdvisoryRear lower spring seats perished
Pass169,023 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 169,023 miles
- Test number
- 110510559302
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear lower suspension bushes perished
- AdvisoryRear lower spring seats perished
Fail169,022 miles (+3,853)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,022 miles
- Test number
- 155155088453
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear lower suspension bushes perished
- AdvisoryRear lower spring seats perished
Pass165,169 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 165,169 miles
- Test number
- 891447801662
- AdvisoryBoth rear lower bushes perished
Fail165,169 miles (+2,502)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,169 miles
- Test number
- 333499679582
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth rear lower bushes perished
Pass162,667 miles (+515)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 162,667 miles
- Test number
- 277966834280
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth rear lower bushes slightly perished
- AdvisoryRear tyres wearing slightly uneven
Pass162,152 miles (+3,618)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 162,152 miles
- Test number
- 702701511266
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing uneven
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre on 3mm
Pass158,534 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 158,534 miles
- Test number
- 128020470479
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront section of exhaust slightly deteriorated
Fail158,534 miles (+8,775)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,534 miles
- Test number
- 606255781136
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront section of exhaust slightly deteriorated
Pass149,759 miles (+8,030)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 149,759 miles
- Test number
- 903424860206
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass141,729 miles (+9,850)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 141,729 miles
- Test number
- 692072423474
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass131,879 miles (+12,702)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 131,879 miles
- Test number
- 316573815573
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing slightly uneven
Pass119,177 miles (+18,147)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 119,177 miles
- Test number
- 751263948900
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass101,030 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 101,030 miles
- Test number
- 295977394481
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteRear tyres wearing slightly uneven on inner edge
Fail101,030 miles (+13,891)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,030 miles
- Test number
- 639147294137
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteRear tyres wearing slightly uneven on inner edge
Pass87,139 miles (+292)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 87,139 miles
- Test number
- 539537523231
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront exhaust slightly deteriorated
Fail86,847 miles (+26,035)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,847 miles
- Test number
- 539712923261
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront exhaust slightly deteriorated
Pass60,812 miles (+17,891)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 60,812 miles
- Test number
- 496244182143
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass42,921 miles (+4,548)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 42,921 miles
- Test number
- 386172301207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,373 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 38,373 miles
- Test number
- 119513971063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD08 BDU
- Does LD08 BDU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 BDU is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD08 BDU?
- The MOT on LD08 BDU is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD08 BDU done?
- LD08 BDU was recorded at 195,127 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 10,509 miles a year.
- Has LD08 BDU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD08 BDU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LD08 BDU 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 LD08 BDU find?
- LD08 BDU passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; o/s handbrake outer sleeving deteriorated.
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