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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LD08 YPPMOT history

LD08 YPP is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 183,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2025.

LD08 YPP blue 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 Oct 2026
Mileage
183,588 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 YPP
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 7 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 YPP was last recorded at 183,588 miles on 16 Sept 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,583 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
9,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 183,588 miles
  • 2024 – 169,558 miles
  • 2023 – 163,003 miles
  • 2022 – 152,207 miles
  • 2021 – 141,575 miles
  • 2020 – 133,376 miles
  • 2019 – 127,373 miles
  • 2018 – 117,600 miles
  • 2017 – 106,377 miles
  • 2016 – 97,318 miles
  • 2015 – 84,906 miles
  • 2014 – 82,467 miles
  • 2013 – 71,535 miles
  • 2012 – 60,895 miles
  • 2011 – 50,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,588 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive nearside drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside front inner constant velocity joint gaitor slightly deteriorated/ perishedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component leaking oil from rack pinion area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass183,588 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    183,588 miles
    Test number
    355380776624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive nearside drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner constant velocity joint gaitor slightly deteriorated/ perished

  2. Fail183,583 miles (+14,025)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,583 miles
    Test number
    631093005687
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive nearside drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside centre exhaust rubber mounting broken
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner constant velocity joint gaitor slightly deteriorated/ perished

  3. Pass169,558 miles (+6,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    169,558 miles
    Test number
    467838771247
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering fluid from rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass163,003 miles (+162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    163,003 miles
    Test number
    950584094310
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component leaking oil from rack pinion area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail162,841 miles (+10,634)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,841 miles
    Test number
    694590119309
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component leaking oil from rack pinion area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass152,207 miles (+68)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    152,207 miles
    Test number
    475187355418
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail152,139 miles (+10,564)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,139 miles
    Test number
    715929011553
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass141,575 miles (+8,199)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    141,575 miles
    Test number
    311394995213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass133,376 miles (+6,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    133,376 miles
    Test number
    139034976921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass127,373 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    127,373 miles
    Test number
    173728384227
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail127,373 miles (+9,773)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,373 miles
    Test number
    253565357531
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass117,600 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    117,600 miles
    Test number
    486834309454
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail117,600 miles (+11,223)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,600 miles
    Test number
    714619219631
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass106,377 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    106,377 miles
    Test number
    387795084092
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail106,377 miles (+9,059)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,377 miles
    Test number
    442415643326
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass97,318 miles (+12,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    97,318 miles
    Test number
    461964068730
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass84,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    84,906 miles
    Test number
    814869958572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail84,906 miles (+2,439)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,906 miles
    Test number
    155940728119
    • Repaired at testOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass82,467 miles (+10,932)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    82,467 miles
    Test number
    917671124347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,535 miles (+10,640)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    71,535 miles
    Test number
    459338083298
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnable to measure engine temperature for diesel smoke test.Temperature gauge on normal and coolant pipes hot.

  21. Pass60,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    60,895 miles
    Test number
    426706792249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,895 miles (+10,506)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,895 miles
    Test number
    377906292276
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass50,389 miles (+4,551)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    50,389 miles
    Test number
    247721111369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,838 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,838 miles
    Test number
    118443071045
    • NoteLower engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LD08 YPP

Does LD08 YPP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 YPP expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 YPP?
The MOT on LD08 YPP expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 YPP done?
LD08 YPP was recorded at 183,588 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2025, an average of 9,493 miles a year.
Has LD08 YPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 YPP has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 YPP 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 YPP find?
LD08 YPP passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive nearside drive shaft seal, and 2 more.

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