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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LD08 YOYMOT history

LD08 YOY is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2024 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 213,427 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2023.

LD08 YOY blue Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2024
Mileage
213,427 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2023
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 YOY
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 10 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 YOY was last recorded at 213,427 miles on 11 Oct 2023, 58 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,369 miles · 9 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
58 miles
Average per year
12,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 213,427 miles
  • 2022 – 196,199 miles
  • 2021 – 183,322 miles
  • 2020 – 170,537 miles
  • 2019 – 153,130 miles
  • 2018 – 142,565 miles
  • 2017 – 125,521 miles
  • 2016 – 112,814 miles
  • 2014 – 101,579 miles
  • 2013 – 90,536 miles
  • 2012 – 78,273 miles
  • 2011 – 69,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,427 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower fog light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,427 miles (+58)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    213,427 miles
    Test number
    855332071651
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working.
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded
  2. Fail213,369 miles (+17,170)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,369 miles
    Test number
    544238383295
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working.
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded
  3. Pass196,199 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    196,199 miles
    Test number
    309187403391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Fail196,197 miles (+12,875)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,197 miles
    Test number
    537581521175
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass183,322 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    183,322 miles
    Test number
    956241667824
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower fog light not working
  6. Fail183,320 miles (+12,783)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,320 miles
    Test number
    113522500966
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) steering joint (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower fog light not working
  7. Pass170,537 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    170,537 miles
    Test number
    666602272564
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail170,537 miles (+17,407)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,537 miles
    Test number
    971291647837
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass153,130 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    153,130 miles
    Test number
    767728856590
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  10. Fail153,128 miles (+10,563)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,128 miles
    Test number
    173961299366
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  11. Pass142,565 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    142,565 miles
    Test number
    326516169911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail142,512 miles (+16,991)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,512 miles
    Test number
    675941516154
    • FailureOffside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Pass125,521 miles (+12,707)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    125,521 miles
    Test number
    143865881695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers deteriorated
  14. Pass112,814 miles (+206)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    112,814 miles
    Test number
    285651367205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail112,608 miles (+11,029)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,608 miles
    Test number
    732597166457
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  16. Pass101,579 miles (+11,043)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    101,579 miles
    Test number
    409291534337
    • NoteParking brake lever travel requires adjustment
  17. Pass90,536 miles (+331)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    90,536 miles
    Test number
    717763373211
    • NoteBrake pads on all four hubs near the legal limit
  18. Fail90,205 miles (+11,932)2 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,205 miles
    Test number
    167706863211
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pads on all four hubs near the legal limit
  19. Pass78,273 miles (+9,045)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    78,273 miles
    Test number
    227186852272
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  20. Pass69,228 miles (+7,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    69,228 miles
    Test number
    365129061283
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  21. Pass62,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    62,029 miles
    Test number
    667659481022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 YOY

Does LD08 YOY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 YOY expired on 10 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 YOY?
The MOT on LD08 YOY expired on 10 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 YOY done?
LD08 YOY was recorded at 213,427 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2023, an average of 12,079 miles a year.
Has LD08 YOY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 YOY has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LD08 YOY 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 YOY find?
LD08 YOY passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2023 with 7 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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