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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,170 cc

LD53 ZWNMOT history

LD53 ZWN is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 3 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 180,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
180,484 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 ZWN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,170 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 ZWN was last recorded at 180,484 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,530 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
954 miles
Average per year
7,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,484 miles
  • 2025 – 179,530 miles
  • 2023 – 169,559 miles
  • 2022 – 157,968 miles
  • 2021 – 145,886 miles
  • 2020 – 135,003 miles
  • 2018 – 133,568 miles
  • 2017 – 133,055 miles
  • 2016 – 127,290 miles
  • 2015 – 117,475 miles
  • 2014 – 108,627 miles
  • 2013 – 97,034 miles
  • 2011 – 79,275 miles
  • 2010 – 67,095 miles
  • 2009 – 57,170 miles
  • 2008 – 46,404 miles
  • 2007 – 37,824 miles
  • 2006 – 30,274 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,484 miles
  • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside reverse light not working
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Washer filler cap missing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,484 miles (+954)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    180,484 miles
    Test number
    305125119243
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside reverse light not working
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass179,530 miles (+9,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    179,530 miles
    Test number
    753105961186
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass169,559 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    169,559 miles
    Test number
    430593950415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail169,552 miles (+11,584)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,552 miles
    Test number
    749195579765
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass157,968 miles (+12,082)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    157,968 miles
    Test number
    608897017570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass145,886 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    145,886 miles
    Test number
    328060547645
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine covers and under trays

  7. Fail145,886 miles (+10,883)1 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,886 miles
    Test number
    252711970277
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine covers and under trays

  8. Pass135,003 miles (+1,435)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    135,003 miles
    Test number
    668929119928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass133,568 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    133,568 miles
    Test number
    767219038797
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dee mounting worn close to exess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth head lights faded causing pattern distortion close to fail
    • AdvisoryWasher filler cap missing

  10. Fail133,568 miles (+513)3 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,568 miles
    Test number
    500538383151
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working had corroded connection (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dee mounting worn close to exess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth head lights faded causing pattern distortion close to fail
    • AdvisoryWasher filler cap missing

  11. Pass133,055 miles (+460)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    133,055 miles
    Test number
    602629668155
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around turbo area (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryBoth head light lenses faded causing slight pattern distortion
    • AdvisoryWasher filler cap missing

  12. Fail132,595 miles (+5,305)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,595 miles
    Test number
    753719626611
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bearing bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around turbo area (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryBoth head light lenses faded causing slight pattern distortion
    • AdvisoryWasher filler cap missing

  13. Pass127,290 miles (+47)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    127,290 miles
    Test number
    219336383800
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate poor
    • AdvisoryRear hub bushes worn slight movement osr/nsr uppers

  14. Fail127,243 miles (+9,768)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,243 miles
    Test number
    239385883708
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate poor
    • AdvisoryRear hub bushes worn slight movement osr/nsr uppers

  15. Pass117,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    117,475 miles
    Test number
    138039825096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail117,475 miles (+8,848)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,475 miles
    Test number
    409699925083
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail108,627 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,627 miles
    Test number
    759362134033
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass108,627 miles (+11,593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    108,627 miles
    Test number
    907512734015
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass97,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    97,034 miles
    Test number
    329407313079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail97,034 miles (+17,759)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,034 miles
    Test number
    439287713022
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass79,275 miles (+12,180)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    79,275 miles
    Test number
    317763051308
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass67,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    67,095 miles
    Test number
    513564750303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail67,095 miles (+9,925)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,095 miles
    Test number
    812662650372
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass57,170 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    57,170 miles
    Test number
    772707759328
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN.S.F TYRE WEAING ON OUTER EDGE CLOSE TOO LIMIT

  25. Fail57,170 miles (+10,766)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,170 miles
    Test number
    752985059332
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN.S.F TYRE WEAING ON OUTER EDGE CLOSE TOO LIMIT

  26. Pass46,404 miles (+8,580)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    46,404 miles
    Test number
    132759228342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,824 miles (+7,550)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    37,824 miles
    Test number
    341527707341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass30,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    30,274 miles
    Test number
    211885006300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 ZWN

Does LD53 ZWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 ZWN is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 ZWN?
The MOT on LD53 ZWN is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 ZWN done?
LD53 ZWN was recorded at 180,484 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 7,709 miles a year.
Has LD53 ZWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 ZWN has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 ZWN 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 ZWN find?
LD53 ZWN passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; coil spring corroded all 4; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 3 more.

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