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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LD08 YOAMOT history

LD08 YOA is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 7 Jan 2021 and it has passed 9 of 18 MOT tests, with 116,819 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2022.

LD08 YOA 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 7 Jan 2021
Mileage
116,819 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2022
MOT tests
18
9 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 YOA
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 7 Jan 2021
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD08 YOA was last recorded at 116,819 miles on 28 Feb 2022, 6,186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,633 miles · 8 Jan 2020
Between the last two tests
6,186 miles
Average per year
6,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 116,819 miles
  • 2020 – 110,633 miles
  • 2018 – 97,284 miles
  • 2017 – 90,858 miles
  • 2016 – 84,047 miles
  • 2015 – 79,914 miles
  • 2014 – 73,379 miles
  • 2013 – 65,264 miles
  • 2012 – 55,899 miles
  • 2011 – 48,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail116,819 miles
  • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorPower steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable hanger broken (1.1.15 (a))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear shocker cover loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front tyres wall damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail116,819 miles (+6,186)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,819 miles
    Test number
    524089292940
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable hanger broken (1.1.15 (a))

  2. Pass110,633 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,633 miles
    Test number
    897610983931
    • MinorRear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  3. Fail110,633 miles (+13,349)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,633 miles
    Test number
    301090031362
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorRear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  4. Pass97,284 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    97,284 miles
    Test number
    801070674915
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker cover loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  5. Fail97,284 miles (+6,426)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,284 miles
    Test number
    483879877261
    • FailureBonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker cover loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  6. Pass90,858 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    90,858 miles
    Test number
    139100771230
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyres wall damage
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust correded

  7. Fail90,857 miles (+6,810)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,857 miles
    Test number
    219289669190
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyres wall damage
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust correded

  8. Pass84,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    84,047 miles
    Test number
    218522059954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail84,047 miles (+4,133)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,047 miles
    Test number
    716382181784
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  10. Pass79,914 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    79,914 miles
    Test number
    707139415120
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail79,914 miles (+6,535)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,914 miles
    Test number
    278948615417
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass73,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    73,379 miles
    Test number
    805761424175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail73,379 miles (+8,115)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,379 miles
    Test number
    715650324128
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail65,264 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,264 miles
    Test number
    197190623145
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass65,264 miles (+9,365)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    65,264 miles
    Test number
    696090923172
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass55,899 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    55,899 miles
    Test number
    168147312173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail55,871 miles (+7,595)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,871 miles
    Test number
    947766612141
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass48,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    48,276 miles
    Test number
    267590211436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 YOA

Does LD08 YOA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 YOA expired on 7 Jan 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 YOA?
The MOT on LD08 YOA expired on 7 Jan 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 YOA done?
LD08 YOA was recorded at 116,819 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2022, an average of 6,311 miles a year.
Has LD08 YOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 YOA has failed 9 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LD08 YOA 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 YOA find?
LD08 YOA failed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects and 1 advisory: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users; exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn, and 5 more.

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