Saab 9-3
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc
LD53 RTUMOT history
LD53 RTU is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 23 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 101,909 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 101,909 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,292 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 RTU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 23 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 RTU was last recorded at 101,909 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 4,510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 97,399 miles · 4 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,510 miles
- Average per year
- 4,292 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 101,909 miles
- 2025 – 97,399 miles
- 2024 – 94,159 miles
- 2023 – 89,057 miles
- 2022 – 86,318 miles
- 2021 – 83,437 miles
- 2019 – 78,773 miles
- 2018 – 76,301 miles
- 2017 – 70,295 miles
- 2016 – 65,069 miles
- 2015 – 61,132 miles
- 2014 – 54,727 miles
- 2013 – 48,282 miles
- 2011 – 44,806 miles
- 2010 – 41,157 miles
- 2009 – 35,070 miles
- 2008 – 30,718 miles
- 2007 – 26,126 miles
- 2006 – 18,017 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass101,909 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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, 2018–2019
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded.
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded.
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
27 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,909 miles (+4,510)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 101,909 miles
- Test number
- 859820335098
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass97,399 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 97,399 miles
- Test number
- 478511061685
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,383 miles (+3,224)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,383 miles
- Test number
- 515162859046
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass94,159 miles (+15)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 94,159 miles
- Test number
- 443010655785
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail94,144 miles (+5,087)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,144 miles
- Test number
- 558757791408
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass89,057 miles (+2,739)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 89,057 miles
- Test number
- 474789175183
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass86,318 miles (+3)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 86,318 miles
- Test number
- 822721754688
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail86,315 miles (+2,878)1 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,315 miles
- Test number
- 420354007539
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass83,437 miles (+4,664)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 83,437 miles
- Test number
- 753802896341
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Rear seatbelts not tested
Pass78,773 miles (+9)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 78,773 miles
- Test number
- 567659672500
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Fail78,764 miles (+2,463)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,764 miles
- Test number
- 910203390526
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Pass76,301 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 76,301 miles
- Test number
- 247627390660
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail76,301 miles (+6,006)1 dangerous2 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,301 miles
- Test number
- 896270377874
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass70,295 miles (+5,226)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 70,295 miles
- Test number
- 114685181043
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Pass65,069 miles (+3,937)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 65,069 miles
- Test number
- 629504604611
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,132 miles (+6,405)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 61,132 miles
- Test number
- 807793885175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,727 miles (+6,445)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 54,727 miles
- Test number
- 315586834090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,282 miles (+3,476)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 48,282 miles
- Test number
- 415395433054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,806 miles (+3,649)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 44,806 miles
- Test number
- 757285851352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,157 miles (+6,087)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 41,157 miles
- Test number
- 573683930356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,070 miles (+4,352)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 35,070 miles
- Test number
- 624392749361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,718 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 30,718 miles
- Test number
- 790497538369
- 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)
Fail30,718 miles (+4,592)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,718 miles
- Test number
- 223956338393
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass26,126 miles (+8,109)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 26,126 miles
- Test number
- 493517637425
- 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)
Pass18,017 miles (+1,042)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 18,017 miles
- Test number
- 440444256452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,975 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 16,975 miles
- Test number
- 113943366271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail16,975 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,975 miles
- Test number
- 240214866201
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Questions about LD53 RTU
- Does LD53 RTU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 RTU is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 RTU?
- The MOT on LD53 RTU is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD53 RTU done?
- LD53 RTU was recorded at 101,909 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 4,292 miles a year.
- Has LD53 RTU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 RTU has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on LD53 RTU 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 LD53 RTU find?
- LD53 RTU passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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