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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,000 cc

LD53 RYCMOT history

LD53 RYC is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 24 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 147,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Dec 2023
Mileage
147,339 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,821 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 RYC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 RYC was last recorded at 147,339 miles on 29 Nov 2022, 6,157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,182 miles · 30 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
6,157 miles
Average per year
7,821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 147,339 miles
  • 2021 – 141,182 miles
  • 2020 – 134,525 miles
  • 2019 – 128,265 miles
  • 2018 – 120,020 miles
  • 2017 – 102,378 miles
  • 2016 – 90,597 miles
  • 2015 – 78,402 miles
  • 2014 – 66,989 miles
  • 2013 – 63,195 miles
  • 2012 – 59,165 miles
  • 2011 – 52,357 miles
  • 2010 – 45,830 miles
  • 2009 – 36,709 miles
  • 2008 – 32,217 miles
  • 2007 – 25,493 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,339 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,339 miles (+6,157)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    147,339 miles
    Test number
    263557414849
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass141,182 miles (+6,657)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    141,182 miles
    Test number
    560025566418
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,525 miles (+6,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    134,525 miles
    Test number
    347725348652
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass128,265 miles (+8,245)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    128,265 miles
    Test number
    810737718370
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass120,020 miles (+17,642)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    120,020 miles
    Test number
    323421992069
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front exhaust joint corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass102,378 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    102,378 miles
    Test number
    369100292837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

  7. Fail102,378 miles (+11,781)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,378 miles
    Test number
    826018582428
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Drivers (5.2.5b)
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass90,597 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    90,597 miles
    Test number
    395549910290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryTie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail90,578 miles (+12,176)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,578 miles
    Test number
    608983167129
    • FailureHeadlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryTie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass78,402 miles (+11,413)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    78,402 miles
    Test number
    866211965422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass66,989 miles (+3,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    66,989 miles
    Test number
    696004844218
    • 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)

  12. Pass63,195 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    63,195 miles
    Test number
    125160133112
    • 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)

  13. Fail63,195 miles (+4,030)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,195 miles
    Test number
    949350533133
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)

  14. Fail59,165 miles6 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,165 miles
    Test number
    516210472167
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass59,165 miles (+6,808)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    59,165 miles
    Test number
    948110972106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,357 miles (+6,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    52,357 miles
    Test number
    917935821197
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass45,830 miles (+9,121)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    45,830 miles
    Test number
    301617320124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,709 miles (+4,492)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    36,709 miles
    Test number
    694895329117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    32,217 miles
    Test number
    422663028171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,217 miles (+6,724)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,217 miles
    Test number
    820753028113
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

  21. Pass25,493 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    25,493 miles
    Test number
    234912627181
    • DangerousNail in rear tyre

Questions about LD53 RYC

Does LD53 RYC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 RYC expired on 3 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 RYC?
The MOT on LD53 RYC expired on 3 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 RYC done?
LD53 RYC was recorded at 147,339 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2022, an average of 7,821 miles a year.
Has LD53 RYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 RYC has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on LD53 RYC 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 RYC find?
LD53 RYC passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2022 with 3 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; oil leak, but not excessive; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both.

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