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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LD08 YMLMOT history

LD08 YML is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 158,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2025.

LD08 YML black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Jul 2026
Mileage
158,562 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,805 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 YML
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 YML was last recorded at 158,562 miles on 22 Jul 2025, 5,231 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,331 miles · 23 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
5,231 miles
Average per year
7,805 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,562 miles
  • 2024 – 153,331 miles
  • 2023 – 146,091 miles
  • 2022 – 139,929 miles
  • 2021 – 134,700 miles
  • 2020 – 130,516 miles
  • 2019 – 125,621 miles
  • 2018 – 117,566 miles
  • 2017 – 108,889 miles
  • 2016 – 102,106 miles
  • 2015 – 91,852 miles
  • 2014 – 81,519 miles
  • 2013 – 71,047 miles
  • 2012 – 64,572 miles
  • 2011 – 46,510 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,562 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,562 miles (+5,231)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    158,562 miles
    Test number
    482345873860
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass153,331 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    153,331 miles
    Test number
    593102691781
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail153,310 miles (+7,219)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,310 miles
    Test number
    479542906521
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass146,091 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    146,091 miles
    Test number
    754780223257
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail146,091 miles (+6,162)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,091 miles
    Test number
    905263418103
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass139,929 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    139,929 miles
    Test number
    766046240085
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail139,928 miles (+5,228)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,928 miles
    Test number
    664591832202
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass134,700 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    134,700 miles
    Test number
    653905597373
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail134,700 miles (+4,184)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,700 miles
    Test number
    916331028988
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass130,516 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    130,516 miles
    Test number
    904769852589
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail130,484 miles (+4,863)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,484 miles
    Test number
    285430929413
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass125,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    125,621 miles
    Test number
    380812261155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail125,621 miles (+8,055)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,621 miles
    Test number
    195346610683
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass117,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    117,566 miles
    Test number
    505711100334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail117,566 miles (+8,677)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,566 miles
    Test number
    631370396785
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  16. Pass108,889 miles (+6,783)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    108,889 miles
    Test number
    344351687425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass102,106 miles (+10,254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    102,106 miles
    Test number
    722533185826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass91,852 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    91,852 miles
    Test number
    545761033983
    • 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)

  19. Fail91,852 miles (+10,333)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,852 miles
    Test number
    466025341959
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  20. Pass81,519 miles (+10,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    81,519 miles
    Test number
    309796804468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass71,047 miles (+6,475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    71,047 miles
    Test number
    368669243076
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass64,572 miles (+18,062)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    64,572 miles
    Test number
    448754942016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    46,510 miles
    Test number
    278143471034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 YML

Does LD08 YML currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 YML expired on 25 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 YML?
The MOT on LD08 YML expired on 25 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 YML done?
LD08 YML was recorded at 158,562 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2025, an average of 7,805 miles a year.
Has LD08 YML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 YML has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LD08 YML 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 YML find?
LD08 YML passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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