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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.

LD08 YPA black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass132,342 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass132,342 miles (+2,649)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    132,342 miles
    Test number
    559176513118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass65,493 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    65,493 miles
    Test number
    962535743521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. 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
  14. Pass56,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    56,433 miles
    Test number
    644965613941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. 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
  17. 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)
  18. Pass40,103 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    40,103 miles
    Test number
    149742393413
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing out of shape
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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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