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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LD08 YLOMOT history

LD08 YLO is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Feb 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 145,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2025.

LD08 YLO blue Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Feb 2025
Mileage
145,253 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 YLO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD08 YLO was last recorded at 145,253 miles on 18 Feb 2025, 3,832 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,421 miles · 7 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
3,832 miles
Average per year
5,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,253 miles
  • 2024 – 141,421 miles
  • 2023 – 136,924 miles
  • 2022 – 131,026 miles
  • 2021 – 123,888 miles
  • 2020 – 121,267 miles
  • 2019 – 115,633 miles
  • 2018 – 111,258 miles
  • 2017 – 106,985 miles
  • 2016 – 102,123 miles
  • 2015 – 99,233 miles
  • 2014 – 95,306 miles
  • 2013 – 92,053 miles
  • 2012 – 89,971 miles
  • 2011 – 71,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail145,253 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired anti rattle spring missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake discs slightly corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail145,253 miles (+3,832)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,253 miles
    Test number
    287700872777
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass141,421 miles (+4,497)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    141,421 miles
    Test number
    760466942835
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass136,924 miles (+5,898)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    136,924 miles
    Test number
    558691895068
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass131,026 miles (+366)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    131,026 miles
    Test number
    246579099706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired anti rattle spring missing (1.1.16 (a) (i))

  5. Fail130,660 miles (+6,772)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,660 miles
    Test number
    717739298193
    • 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired anti rattle spring missing (1.1.16 (a) (i))

  6. Pass123,888 miles (+2,621)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    123,888 miles
    Test number
    207549879638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,267 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    121,267 miles
    Test number
    945494984172
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail121,267 miles (+5,634)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,267 miles
    Test number
    497712930882
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass115,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    115,633 miles
    Test number
    121720848481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail115,633 miles (+4,375)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,633 miles
    Test number
    691468419354
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass111,258 miles (+4,273)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    111,258 miles
    Test number
    175593098463
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres at 2mm tread on wear bars.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm. (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear tyres worn inner and outer edges.
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass106,985 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    106,985 miles
    Test number
    376280429867
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs slightly corroded.

  13. Fail106,980 miles (+4,857)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,980 miles
    Test number
    354764187090
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs slightly corroded.

  14. Pass102,123 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    102,123 miles
    Test number
    977715400408
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded on braking surface. (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail102,123 miles (+2,890)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,123 miles
    Test number
    412299183496
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded on braking surface. (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass99,233 miles (+3,927)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    99,233 miles
    Test number
    355584835020
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass95,306 miles (+3,253)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    95,306 miles
    Test number
    568242634062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,053 miles (+2,082)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    92,053 miles
    Test number
    117809543455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass89,971 miles (+18,054)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    89,971 miles
    Test number
    879879152077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    71,917 miles
    Test number
    416379551096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,917 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,917 miles
    Test number
    128219851041
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD08 YLO

Does LD08 YLO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 YLO expired on 17 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 YLO?
The MOT on LD08 YLO expired on 17 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 YLO done?
LD08 YLO was recorded at 145,253 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2025, an average of 5,248 miles a year.
Has LD08 YLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 YLO has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 YLO 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 YLO find?
LD08 YLO failed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear outer brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn; nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 6 more.

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