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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc

LD53 ZWJMOT history

LD53 ZWJ is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 20 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 166,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2026
Mileage
166,284 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2025
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,272 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 ZWJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 ZWJ was last recorded at 166,284 miles on 9 Apr 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,281 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,272 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,284 miles
  • 2024 – 164,961 miles
  • 2023 – 162,210 miles
  • 2021 – 156,979 miles
  • 2020 – 153,407 miles
  • 2019 – 151,868 miles
  • 2018 – 150,054 miles
  • 2017 – 148,483 miles
  • 2016 – 145,713 miles
  • 2015 – 144,229 miles
  • 2014 – 132,557 miles
  • 2013 – 119,401 miles
  • 2012 – 109,084 miles
  • 2011 – 100,340 miles
  • 2010 – 88,676 miles
  • 2009 – 74,613 miles
  • 2008 – 65,104 miles
  • 2007 – 56,118 miles
  • 2006 – 36,136 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,284 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

33 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,284 miles (+3)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    166,284 miles
    Test number
    373462452808
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail166,281 miles (+1,320)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,281 miles
    Test number
    214196105670
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass164,961 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    164,961 miles
    Test number
    197057287918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail164,961 miles (+2,751)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,961 miles
    Test number
    431522714690
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass162,210 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    162,210 miles
    Test number
    655308476767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail162,210 miles (+5,231)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,210 miles
    Test number
    156072682993
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass156,979 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    156,979 miles
    Test number
    238990717431
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail156,978 miles (+3,571)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,978 miles
    Test number
    243761403549
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass153,407 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    153,407 miles
    Test number
    227297289543
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail153,407 miles (+1,539)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,407 miles
    Test number
    133214741941
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass151,868 miles (+1,814)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    151,868 miles
    Test number
    308466207307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass150,054 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    150,054 miles
    Test number
    542738345638
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail150,053 miles (+1,570)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,053 miles
    Test number
    405003791586
    • MajorFront All position lamps not working both (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers insecurely attached both rear top mounts (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass148,483 miles (+2,770)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    148,483 miles
    Test number
    697906331987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass145,713 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    145,713 miles
    Test number
    730642714305
    • AdvisoryMIL illuminated

  16. Fail145,713 miles (+1,484)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,713 miles
    Test number
    606809237450
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryMIL illuminated

  17. Pass144,229 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    144,229 miles
    Test number
    910353408241
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Fail144,229 miles (+11,672)1 dangerous3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,229 miles
    Test number
    366210802431
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Pass132,557 miles (+13,156)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    132,557 miles
    Test number
    306026444375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass119,401 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    119,401 miles
    Test number
    347805523348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  21. Fail119,401 miles (+10,317)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,401 miles
    Test number
    157614523316
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  22. Fail109,084 miles2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,084 miles
    Test number
    406395832428
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteSlight play in steering system detected at steering wheel
    • NoteWipers smear slightly

  23. Pass109,084 miles (+8,744)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    109,084 miles
    Test number
    696125432329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteSlight play in steering system detected at steering wheel
    • NoteWipers smear slightly

  24. Fail100,340 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,340 miles
    Test number
    148546931320
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass100,340 miles (+11,664)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    100,340 miles
    Test number
    175336031384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass88,676 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    88,676 miles
    Test number
    264376030388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Fail88,676 miles (+14,063)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,676 miles
    Test number
    461525030374
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Pass74,613 miles (+9,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    74,613 miles
    Test number
    540256239318
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  29. Pass65,104 miles (+8,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    65,104 miles
    Test number
    864194528348
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  30. Pass56,118 miles (+1,339)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    56,118 miles
    Test number
    304357137328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail54,779 miles (+18,643)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,779 miles
    Test number
    452401017415
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass36,136 miles (+7,546)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    36,136 miles
    Test number
    400551426465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass28,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    28,590 miles
    Test number
    833443526105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 ZWJ

Does LD53 ZWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 ZWJ expired on 8 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 ZWJ?
The MOT on LD53 ZWJ expired on 8 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 ZWJ done?
LD53 ZWJ was recorded at 166,284 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2025, an average of 7,272 miles a year.
Has LD53 ZWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 ZWJ has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 ZWJ 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 ZWJ find?
LD53 ZWJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2025 with 9 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 6 more.

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