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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,990 cc

LD52 CDUMOT history

LD52 CDU is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 71,090 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
71,090 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD52 CDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD52 CDU was last recorded at 71,090 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 2,071 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,019 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,071 miles
Average per year
2,819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,090 miles
  • 2024 – 69,019 miles
  • 2023 – 66,925 miles
  • 2022 – 64,602 miles
  • 2021 – 61,230 miles
  • 2020 – 57,977 miles
  • 2019 – 55,493 miles
  • 2018 – 53,622 miles
  • 2017 – 52,023 miles
  • 2016 – 49,952 miles
  • 2015 – 48,019 miles
  • 2014 – 45,368 miles
  • 2013 – 43,477 miles
  • 2012 – 40,484 miles
  • 2011 – 36,744 miles
  • 2010 – 33,364 miles
  • 2009 – 29,256 miles
  • 2008 – 24,761 miles
  • 2007 – 21,768 miles
  • 2006 – 17,174 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,090 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Majority (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured white (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured white (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak sump

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass71,090 miles (+2,071)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    71,090 miles
    Test number
    574741120957
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Majority (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass69,019 miles (+2,094)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    69,019 miles
    Test number
    600983692612
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass66,925 miles (+2,323)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    66,925 miles
    Test number
    867291711042
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass64,602 miles (+3,372)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    64,602 miles
    Test number
    200586717918
    • MinorOffside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass61,230 miles (+209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    61,230 miles
    Test number
    305089949971
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail61,021 miles (+3,044)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,021 miles
    Test number
    292054463322
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass57,977 miles (+2,484)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    57,977 miles
    Test number
    429527137150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,493 miles (+1,871)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,493 miles
    Test number
    197970798375
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass53,622 miles (+1,599)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    53,622 miles
    Test number
    777773611657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,023 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    52,023 miles
    Test number
    896014492816
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured white (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured white (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak sump
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  11. Fail51,998 miles (+2,046)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,998 miles
    Test number
    655048661531
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured white (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured white (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak sump
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  12. Pass49,952 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    49,952 miles
    Test number
    747804113076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail49,951 miles (+1,932)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,951 miles
    Test number
    250803119438
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
  14. Pass48,019 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    48,019 miles
    Test number
    160437802483
    • AdvisoryTyres deteroirated
  15. Fail48,019 miles (+2,651)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,019 miles
    Test number
    442125318174
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryTyres deteroirated
  16. Pass45,368 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    45,368 miles
    Test number
    308259904389
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  17. Fail45,368 miles (+1,891)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,368 miles
    Test number
    449909304446
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  18. Pass43,477 miles (+2,993)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    43,477 miles
    Test number
    129971313318
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Pass40,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    40,484 miles
    Test number
    508477772205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,484 miles (+3,740)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,484 miles
    Test number
    479997072257
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  21. Pass36,744 miles (+3,380)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    36,744 miles
    Test number
    287706171274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,364 miles (+4,108)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    33,364 miles
    Test number
    343418670228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    29,256 miles
    Test number
    811590289216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail29,253 miles (+4,492)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,253 miles
    Test number
    943540489268
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  25. Pass24,761 miles (+2,993)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    24,761 miles
    Test number
    383795578278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    21,768 miles
    Test number
    432855177288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail21,767 miles (+4,593)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,767 miles
    Test number
    322745577448
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing
  28. Pass17,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    17,174 miles
    Test number
    322201176228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD52 CDU

Does LD52 CDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD52 CDU is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD52 CDU?
The MOT on LD52 CDU is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD52 CDU done?
LD52 CDU was recorded at 71,090 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 2,819 miles a year.
Has LD52 CDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD52 CDU has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LD52 CDU 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 CDU find?
LD52 CDU passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded; offside rear inner vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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