
Saab 9-3
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,000 cc
LD08 YPAMOT history
LD08 YPA is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 132,342 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 132,342 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,058 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD08 YPA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 28 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD08 YPA was last recorded at 132,342 miles on 18 Jul 2024, 2,649 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 129,693 miles · 16 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2,649 miles
- Average per year
- 8,058 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 132,342 miles
- 2023 – 129,693 miles
- 2022 – 119,181 miles
- 2021 – 108,681 miles
- 2020 – 101,595 miles
- 2019 – 91,025 miles
- 2018 – 78,321 miles
- 2017 – 65,493 miles
- 2016 – 56,433 miles
- 2015 – 51,502 miles
- 2014 – 44,814 miles
- 2013 – 40,103 miles
- 2012 – 34,185 miles
- 2011 – 25,121 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s&n/s 215/55/16
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Inner driveshaft bearing noisy.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear brake pad over half worn.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 29 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,342 miles (+2,649)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 132,342 miles
- Test number
- 559176513118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,693 miles (+10,512)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 129,693 miles
- Test number
- 737725458262
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass119,181 miles (+10,500)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 119,181 miles
- Test number
- 517065605591
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront offside and nearside shocks outer casings corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner driveshaft bearing noisy
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise to replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass108,681 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 108,681 miles
- Test number
- 595326441555
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s&n/s 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner driveshaft bearing noisy.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad over half worn.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake discs slight corrosion
Fail108,681 miles (+7,086)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,681 miles
- Test number
- 801154290794
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s&n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s&n/s 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner driveshaft bearing noisy.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad over half worn.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake discs slight corrosion
Pass101,595 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 101,595 miles
- Test number
- 125099625823
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail101,595 miles (+10,570)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,595 miles
- Test number
- 774539748631
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass91,025 miles (+12,704)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 91,025 miles
- Test number
- 633548615304
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened In spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box weeping around drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside tread fathered/stepped (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened In spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside tread fathered/stepped (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass78,321 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 78,321 miles
- Test number
- 510855102560
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s/f and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail78,321 miles (+12,828)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,321 miles
- Test number
- 843015160930
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s/f and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass65,493 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 65,493 miles
- Test number
- 962535743521
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,486 miles (+2,846)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,486 miles
- Test number
- 312374891725
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass62,640 miles (+6,207)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2018
- Odometer
- 62,640 miles
- Test number
- 842876601615
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
Pass56,433 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2017
- Odometer
- 56,433 miles
- Test number
- 644965613941
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,433 miles (+4,931)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,433 miles
- Test number
- 484964357794
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- 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)
Pass51,502 miles (+6,688)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 51,502 miles
- Test number
- 855870525135
- NoteBoth rear tyres inner treads low and deep cuts
Pass44,814 miles (+4,711)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 44,814 miles
- Test number
- 177977194004
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- 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)
Pass40,103 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 40,103 miles
- Test number
- 149742393413
- NoteO/s/r tyre wearing out of shape
Fail40,103 miles (+5,918)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,103 miles
- Test number
- 497712893086
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteO/s/r tyre wearing out of shape
Pass34,185 miles (+9,064)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 34,185 miles
- Test number
- 735189982086
- NoteO/s/r outer position and stop lights n/w
Pass25,121 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 25,121 miles
- Test number
- 179998681044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD08 YPA
- Does LD08 YPA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD08 YPA expired on 17 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD08 YPA?
- The MOT on LD08 YPA expired on 17 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD08 YPA done?
- LD08 YPA was recorded at 132,342 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2024, an average of 8,058 miles a year.
- Has LD08 YPA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD08 YPA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2021.
- Has the mileage on LD08 YPA 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 YPA find?
- LD08 YPA passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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