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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc

LD53 RYTMOT history

LD53 RYT is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 173,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2025
Mileage
173,174 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,321 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 RYT
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
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 RYT was last recorded at 173,174 miles on 13 Sept 2024, 102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,072 miles · 6 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
102 miles
Average per year
7,321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 173,174 miles
  • 2023 – 166,246 miles
  • 2022 – 156,695 miles
  • 2021 – 148,693 miles
  • 2020 – 143,054 miles
  • 2019 – 140,181 miles
  • 2018 – 137,380 miles
  • 2017 – 135,241 miles
  • 2016 – 132,568 miles
  • 2015 – 129,327 miles
  • 2014 – 125,017 miles
  • 2013 – 120,164 miles
  • 2012 – 114,573 miles
  • 2011 – 109,774 miles
  • 2010 – 104,466 miles
  • 2009 – 91,338 miles
  • 2008 – 74,916 miles
  • 2007 – 45,764 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,174 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind road wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind road wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear tyre perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,174 miles (+102)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    173,174 miles
    Test number
    853683079984
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind road wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind road wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail173,072 miles (+6,826)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,072 miles
    Test number
    865954613171
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind road wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind road wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass166,246 miles (+9,551)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    166,246 miles
    Test number
    816282033069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass156,695 miles (+8,002)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    156,695 miles
    Test number
    773687503749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass148,693 miles (+5,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    148,693 miles
    Test number
    865571732217
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass143,054 miles (+2,873)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    143,054 miles
    Test number
    259530395805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass140,181 miles (+2,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    140,181 miles
    Test number
    785760171118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass137,380 miles (+2,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    137,380 miles
    Test number
    519102871613
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass135,241 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    135,241 miles
    Test number
    163424891169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing

  10. Fail135,235 miles (+2,667)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,235 miles
    Test number
    558286057451
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45-17 (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake grabbing slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass132,568 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    132,568 miles
    Test number
    304928005205
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail132,568 miles (+3,241)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,568 miles
    Test number
    544567708303
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass129,327 miles (+4,310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    129,327 miles
    Test number
    790743464648
    • 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)

  14. Pass125,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    125,017 miles
    Test number
    756769664291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail125,017 miles (+4,853)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,017 miles
    Test number
    415209264238
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass120,164 miles (+5,591)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    120,164 miles
    Test number
    258935773201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass114,573 miles (+4,799)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    114,573 miles
    Test number
    537989252228
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wear on inner edge

  18. Pass109,774 miles (+5,308)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    109,774 miles
    Test number
    208110971227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass104,466 miles (+13,128)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    104,466 miles
    Test number
    353161680247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,338 miles (+16,422)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    91,338 miles
    Test number
    280641079249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass74,916 miles (+29,152)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    74,916 miles
    Test number
    892756968279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    45,764 miles
    Test number
    372849407129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 RYT

Does LD53 RYT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 RYT expired on 7 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 RYT?
The MOT on LD53 RYT expired on 7 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 RYT done?
LD53 RYT was recorded at 173,174 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2024, an average of 7,321 miles a year.
Has LD53 RYT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 RYT has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 RYT 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 RYT find?
LD53 RYT passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2024 with 7 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.

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