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Saab 9-3 ARC 175 BHP Auto

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,990 cc

LD53 ZYAMOT history

LD53 ZYA is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 ARC 175 BHP Auto first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 142,862 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
142,862 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,372 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 ZYA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3 ARC 175 BHP Auto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 ZYA was last recorded at 142,862 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 2,384 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,478 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,384 miles
Average per year
6,372 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,862 miles
  • 2024 – 140,478 miles
  • 2023 – 138,505 miles
  • 2022 – 136,317 miles
  • 2021 – 133,922 miles
  • 2020 – 132,345 miles
  • 2019 – 129,946 miles
  • 2018 – 121,638 miles
  • 2017 – 113,594 miles
  • 2016 – 101,752 miles
  • 2015 – 89,922 miles
  • 2014 – 80,138 miles
  • 2013 – 65,326 miles
  • 2012 – 59,533 miles
  • 2011 – 54,113 miles
  • 2010 – 46,537 miles
  • 2009 – 40,094 miles
  • 2008 – 32,916 miles
  • 2007 – 26,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,862 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,862 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    142,862 miles
    Test number
    723998562681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail142,862 miles (+2,384)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,862 miles
    Test number
    834691391659
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass140,478 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    140,478 miles
    Test number
    390444994974
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail140,478 miles (+1,973)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,478 miles
    Test number
    199058480594
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass138,505 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    138,505 miles
    Test number
    798291849544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail138,504 miles (+2,187)1 dangerous2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,504 miles
    Test number
    453741939595
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass136,317 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    136,317 miles
    Test number
    576093587617
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail136,317 miles (+2,395)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,317 miles
    Test number
    745835994389
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass133,922 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    133,922 miles
    Test number
    134230132348
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail133,922 miles (+1,577)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,922 miles
    Test number
    242079155533
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass132,345 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    132,345 miles
    Test number
    675144855946
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail132,345 miles (+2,399)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,345 miles
    Test number
    700126324210
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass129,946 miles (+8,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    129,946 miles
    Test number
    117380518714
    • AdvisoryRear tyre(s) slightly worn/perished on edge

  14. Pass121,638 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    121,638 miles
    Test number
    703354894731
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  15. Fail121,638 miles (+8,044)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,638 miles
    Test number
    263709882177
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  16. Pass113,594 miles (+11,842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    113,594 miles
    Test number
    990496929582
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass101,752 miles (+11,830)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    101,752 miles
    Test number
    965388742475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,922 miles (+9,784)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    89,922 miles
    Test number
    148450785118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,138 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    80,138 miles
    Test number
    215912484488
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail80,138 miles (+14,812)5 failures2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,138 miles
    Test number
    986668174197
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass65,326 miles (+5,793)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    65,326 miles
    Test number
    485340203117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,533 miles (+5,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    59,533 miles
    Test number
    717980032159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  23. Pass54,113 miles (+7,576)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    54,113 miles
    Test number
    259635791438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,537 miles (+6,443)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    46,537 miles
    Test number
    224858760136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,094 miles (+7,178)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    40,094 miles
    Test number
    462912809263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,916 miles (+6,552)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    32,916 miles
    Test number
    314392498111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    26,364 miles
    Test number
    164405307291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 ZYA

Does LD53 ZYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 ZYA is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD53 ZYA?
The MOT on LD53 ZYA is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 ZYA done?
LD53 ZYA was recorded at 142,862 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 6,372 miles a year.
Has LD53 ZYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 ZYA has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 ZYA 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 ZYA find?
LD53 ZYA passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush, and 1 more.

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