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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,988 cc

LD53 ZWEMOT history

LD53 ZWE is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 178,058 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2025
Mileage
178,058 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,662 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 ZWE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 ZWE was last recorded at 178,058 miles on 22 Mar 2024, 9,228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,830 miles · 8 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
9,228 miles
Average per year
8,662 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 178,058 miles
  • 2023 – 168,830 miles
  • 2022 – 152,949 miles
  • 2021 – 138,149 miles
  • 2020 – 118,821 miles
  • 2018 – 103,564 miles
  • 2017 – 94,437 miles
  • 2016 – 81,674 miles
  • 2015 – 74,368 miles
  • 2014 – 67,353 miles
  • 2013 – 62,010 miles
  • 2012 – 58,728 miles
  • 2011 – 55,047 miles
  • 2010 – 50,086 miles
  • 2009 – 46,556 miles
  • 2008 – 40,728 miles
  • 2007 – 34,389 miles
  • 2006 – 26,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,058 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside rear tyre damaged on outer wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,058 miles (+9,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    178,058 miles
    Test number
    773548548641
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Pass168,830 miles (+15,881)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    168,830 miles
    Test number
    380755546894
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass152,949 miles (+14,800)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    152,949 miles
    Test number
    896386172774
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp dim

  4. Pass138,149 miles (+57)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    138,149 miles
    Test number
    627151294667
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail138,092 miles (+19,271)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,092 miles
    Test number
    663695110629
    • MajorFront Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass118,821 miles (+15,257)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    118,821 miles
    Test number
    702376157138
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak on gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass103,564 miles (+9,127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    103,564 miles
    Test number
    728587453481
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass94,437 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    94,437 miles
    Test number
    565864940403
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

  9. Fail94,437 miles (+12,763)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,437 miles
    Test number
    761656396410
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

  10. Pass81,674 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    81,674 miles
    Test number
    108120687937
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre damaged on outer wall

  11. Fail81,674 miles (+7,306)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,674 miles
    Test number
    464084508555
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre damaged on outer wall

  12. Pass74,368 miles (+7,015)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    74,368 miles
    Test number
    957201341257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,353 miles (+5,343)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    67,353 miles
    Test number
    288859284260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,010 miles (+3,282)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    62,010 miles
    Test number
    579529583214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,728 miles (+3,681)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    58,728 miles
    Test number
    518666982247
    • 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)

  16. Pass55,047 miles (+4,961)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    55,047 miles
    Test number
    446572071297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    50,086 miles
    Test number
    361694070431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail50,086 miles (+3,530)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,086 miles
    Test number
    724104770204
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass46,556 miles (+5,828)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    46,556 miles
    Test number
    273320289235
    • NoteO/s/r tyre out of shape inner edge

  20. Pass40,728 miles (+6,339)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    40,728 miles
    Test number
    701999988279
    • NoteFront no. plate slightly faded

  21. Pass34,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    34,389 miles
    Test number
    382071297243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail34,389 miles (+7,772)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,389 miles
    Test number
    401638187271
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass26,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    26,617 miles
    Test number
    771430776279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 ZWE

Does LD53 ZWE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 ZWE expired on 21 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 ZWE?
The MOT on LD53 ZWE expired on 21 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 ZWE done?
LD53 ZWE was recorded at 178,058 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2024, an average of 8,662 miles a year.
Has LD53 ZWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 ZWE has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LD53 ZWE 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 ZWE find?
LD53 ZWE passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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