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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,000 cc

LD53 ZVHMOT history

LD53 ZVH is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 145,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2025
Mileage
145,768 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 ZVH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 ZVH was last recorded at 145,768 miles on 4 Sept 2024, 10,118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,650 miles · 14 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
10,118 miles
Average per year
6,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 145,768 miles
  • 2023 – 135,650 miles
  • 2022 – 126,159 miles
  • 2021 – 122,595 miles
  • 2020 – 118,297 miles
  • 2019 – 115,123 miles
  • 2018 – 111,623 miles
  • 2017 – 97,543 miles
  • 2016 – 85,915 miles
  • 2015 – 73,224 miles
  • 2014 – 67,652 miles
  • 2013 – 61,767 miles
  • 2012 – 56,394 miles
  • 2011 – 51,471 miles
  • 2010 – 45,402 miles
  • 2009 – 38,744 miles
  • 2008 – 33,030 miles
  • 2007 – 26,896 miles
  • 2006 – 20,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,768 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • 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 Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,768 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    145,768 miles
    Test number
    149361271422
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail145,768 miles (+10,118)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,768 miles
    Test number
    682743958905
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass135,650 miles (+304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    135,650 miles
    Test number
    147545218285
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail135,346 miles (+9,187)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,346 miles
    Test number
    173279868713
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,159 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    126,159 miles
    Test number
    426442654094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Fail126,159 miles (+3,564)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,159 miles
    Test number
    696176379376
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Pass122,595 miles (+4,298)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    122,595 miles
    Test number
    405813149078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,297 miles (+3,174)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    118,297 miles
    Test number
    124179331591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,123 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    115,123 miles
    Test number
    514443944095
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail115,104 miles (+3,481)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,104 miles
    Test number
    893956715933
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass111,623 miles (+14,080)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    111,623 miles
    Test number
    482239002235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,543 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    97,543 miles
    Test number
    138068061045
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail97,543 miles (+11,628)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,543 miles
    Test number
    445517541015
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass85,915 miles (+12,691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    85,915 miles
    Test number
    208011310693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing hub end (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing hub end (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass73,224 miles (+5,572)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    73,224 miles
    Test number
    166489725248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,652 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    67,652 miles
    Test number
    928905544255
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre cracked and perished and slightly out of shape on inside edge
    • NoteO/s rear tyre cracked and perished and slightly out of shape on inside edge

  17. Fail67,652 miles (+5,885)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,652 miles
    Test number
    468855944261
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre cracked and perished and slightly out of shape on inside edge
    • NoteO/s rear tyre cracked and perished and slightly out of shape on inside edge

  18. Pass61,767 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    61,767 miles
    Test number
    158749053215
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked and perished

  19. Fail61,767 miles (+5,373)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,767 miles
    Test number
    305084553256
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked and perished

  20. Pass56,394 miles (+4,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    56,394 miles
    Test number
    628954352242
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass51,471 miles (+6,069)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    51,471 miles
    Test number
    957227551207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,402 miles (+6,658)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    45,402 miles
    Test number
    171252970237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,744 miles (+5,714)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    38,744 miles
    Test number
    770022579294
    • NoteOffside rear tyre side wall damaged

  24. Pass33,030 miles (+6,134)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    33,030 miles
    Test number
    252784878294
    • NoteOffside rear tyre side wall damaged

  25. Pass26,896 miles (+6,051)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    26,896 miles
    Test number
    972691077266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    20,845 miles
    Test number
    652154856248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 ZVH

Does LD53 ZVH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 ZVH expired on 29 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 ZVH?
The MOT on LD53 ZVH expired on 29 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 ZVH done?
LD53 ZVH was recorded at 145,768 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2024, an average of 6,947 miles a year.
Has LD53 ZVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 ZVH has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 ZVH 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 ZVH find?
LD53 ZVH passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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