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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,990 cc

LD52 CDNMOT history

LD52 CDN is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 7 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 87,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
87,846 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD52 CDN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD52 CDN was last recorded at 87,846 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 5,700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,146 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,700 miles
Average per year
4,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,846 miles
  • 2024 – 82,146 miles
  • 2023 – 82,112 miles
  • 2022 – 82,036 miles
  • 2021 – 81,704 miles
  • 2020 – 77,860 miles
  • 2019 – 76,583 miles
  • 2018 – 74,685 miles
  • 2017 – 73,001 miles
  • 2016 – 69,728 miles
  • 2014 – 65,447 miles
  • 2013 – 59,910 miles
  • 2012 – 42,393 miles
  • 2011 – 39,490 miles
  • 2009 – 31,774 miles
  • 2008 – 22,907 miles
  • 2007 – 16,547 miles
  • 2006 – 8,953 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,846 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded cooling pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Floor has small hole

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Axle has surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,846 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    87,846 miles
    Test number
    524567652150
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail87,846 miles (+5,700)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,846 miles
    Test number
    729251752130
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass82,146 miles (+18)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    82,146 miles
    Test number
    968314970348
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded cooling pipe (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Floor has small hole
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle has surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer outer covering loose/corroded
  4. Fail82,128 miles (+16)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,128 miles
    Test number
    808886864277
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded cooling pipe (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Floor has small hole
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle has surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer outer covering loose/corroded
  5. Pass82,112 miles (+76)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    82,112 miles
    Test number
    978237159007
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer skin corroded separating slightly (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass82,036 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    82,036 miles
    Test number
    236662422357
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  7. Fail82,035 miles (+22)2 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,035 miles
    Test number
    154766240805
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  8. Fail82,013 miles (+309)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,013 miles
    Test number
    490986918695
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass81,704 miles (+3,844)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    81,704 miles
    Test number
    802118091817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,860 miles (+1,277)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    77,860 miles
    Test number
    431210195626
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Center bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Center bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight movement in both front suspension top mounts
  11. Pass76,583 miles (+1,898)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    76,583 miles
    Test number
    538502349076
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm center main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm center main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp in poor condition
    • AdvisorySlight movement in both front suspension top mounts
  12. Pass74,685 miles (+1,684)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    74,685 miles
    Test number
    632781318126
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Pass73,001 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,001 miles
    Test number
    619409354254
    • AdvisoryExhaust In Poor Condition - Front Flexible And Rear Box
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Centre Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Centre Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Fail73,001 miles (+3,273)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,001 miles
    Test number
    644662572730
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust In Poor Condition - Front Flexible And Rear Box
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Centre Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Centre Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Pass69,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    69,728 miles
    Test number
    819648581868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail69,728 miles (+4,281)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,728 miles
    Test number
    117661002017
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
  17. Pass65,447 miles (+5,537)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    65,447 miles
    Test number
    867118634376
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteThe N/S/R tyre is 9 years old there is a heavy crack where the tread plate meets the side wall and in another place starnge stress markings on the sidewall.
  18. Pass59,910 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    59,910 miles
    Test number
    146827243375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,906 miles (+13,461)1 failure2 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,906 miles
    Test number
    218736043376
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • NoteNo clamp centre pipe to back box
    • NoteO/s/f inner cv boot slight leak of grease
    • NoteO/s/f o/s/f wheels damaged
    • NoteOil leak/fuel filter rusty
    • NoteSlight play front lower bushes
  20. Pass46,445 miles (+4,052)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    46,445 miles
    Test number
    559759043081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    42,393 miles
    Test number
    239558042017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail42,393 miles (+2,903)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,393 miles
    Test number
    709568442043
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  23. Pass39,490 miles (+7,716)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    39,490 miles
    Test number
    226059241007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,774 miles (+8,867)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    31,774 miles
    Test number
    483632279277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    22,907 miles
    Test number
    854629268235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail22,906 miles (+6,359)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,906 miles
    Test number
    422209068296
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  27. Pass16,547 miles (+7,594)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    16,547 miles
    Test number
    391617677467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass8,953 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    8,953 miles
    Test number
    321396366492
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Questions about LD52 CDN

Does LD52 CDN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD52 CDN is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD52 CDN?
The MOT on LD52 CDN is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD52 CDN done?
LD52 CDN was recorded at 87,846 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 4,102 miles a year.
Has LD52 CDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD52 CDN has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LD52 CDN 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 LD52 CDN find?
LD52 CDN passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; oil leak, but not excessive.

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