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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc

LD53 RYUMOT history

LD53 RYU is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 129,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 May 2025
Mileage
129,859 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,640 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 RYU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 May 2025
Latest MOT test
15 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 RYU was last recorded at 129,859 miles on 15 May 2024, 3,273 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,586 miles · 15 May 2023
Between the last two tests
3,273 miles
Average per year
4,640 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 129,859 miles
  • 2023 – 126,586 miles
  • 2022 – 123,392 miles
  • 2021 – 120,394 miles
  • 2020 – 117,856 miles
  • 2017 – 117,286 miles
  • 2016 – 116,134 miles
  • 2015 – 114,428 miles
  • 2013 – 112,052 miles
  • 2012 – 110,067 miles
  • 2011 – 104,529 miles
  • 2010 – 92,862 miles
  • 2009 – 81,842 miles
  • 2008 – 62,811 miles
  • 2007 – 48,588 miles
  • 2006 – 48,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,859 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,859 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    129,859 miles
    Test number
    412961915314
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail129,859 miles (+3,273)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,859 miles
    Test number
    103733976759
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass126,586 miles (+3,194)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    126,586 miles
    Test number
    399369522976
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass123,392 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    123,392 miles
    Test number
    627931469492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail123,383 miles (+2,989)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,383 miles
    Test number
    358862549343
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass120,394 miles (+2,538)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    120,394 miles
    Test number
    839700633593
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth Sides Inner Sills, Facing Panel & Undersides General Surface Corrosion.
    • AdvisoryBoth Sides Sills Covers Fitted.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass117,856 miles (+570)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    117,856 miles
    Test number
    768525312548
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder side general surface Rust

  8. Pass117,286 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    117,286 miles
    Test number
    146311688493
    • AdvisoryFront sub-frame rusty.
    • AdvisoryGeneral under vehicle corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pads are wearing low.

  9. Fail117,286 miles (+8)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,286 miles
    Test number
    305374161947
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront sub-frame rusty.
    • AdvisoryGeneral under vehicle corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pads are wearing low.

  10. Fail117,278 miles (+1,144)5 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,278 miles
    Test number
    976433203001
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle corrosion

  11. Pass116,134 miles (+1,706)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    116,134 miles
    Test number
    505275883120
    • AdvisoryFront tyres on legal limit
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear pads close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryFront subframe rusty

  12. Fail114,428 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,428 miles
    Test number
    186400325007
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn close to the legal tread depth limit.(2.0mm).

  13. Pass114,428 miles (+2,376)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    114,428 miles
    Test number
    678280425053
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn close to the legal tread depth limit.(2.0mm).

  14. Pass112,052 miles (+1,985)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    112,052 miles
    Test number
    336014653469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass110,067 miles (+5,538)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    110,067 miles
    Test number
    525955562253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass104,529 miles (+11,667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    104,529 miles
    Test number
    586817761287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass92,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    92,862 miles
    Test number
    620214260221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail92,862 miles (+11,020)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,862 miles
    Test number
    371804460290
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass81,842 miles (+7,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    81,842 miles
    Test number
    213087069202
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass74,737 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    74,737 miles
    Test number
    534940979006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,660 miles (+11,849)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,660 miles
    Test number
    104548969488
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  22. Pass62,811 miles (+14,223)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    62,811 miles
    Test number
    884433078058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass48,588 miles (+24)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    48,588 miles
    Test number
    990683277085
    • NoteSmall cuts in tyre walls 3

  24. Fail48,564 miles (+528)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,564 miles
    Test number
    502861177023
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Note3 tyres have wall damage

  25. Pass48,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    48,036 miles
    Test number
    241059566217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail48,036 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,036 miles
    Test number
    942149766257
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LD53 RYU

Does LD53 RYU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 RYU expired on 18 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 RYU?
The MOT on LD53 RYU expired on 18 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 RYU done?
LD53 RYU was recorded at 129,859 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2024, an average of 4,640 miles a year.
Has LD53 RYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 RYU has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 RYU 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 RYU find?
LD53 RYU passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; general underbody corrosion, and 3 more.

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