
Saab 9-3
Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc
LD56 BWJMOT history
LD56 BWJ is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 133,697 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 133,697 mi
- At MOT on 8 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,990 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD56 BWJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 1 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD56 BWJ was last recorded at 133,697 miles on 8 Feb 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 133,697 miles · 7 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,990 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 133,697 miles
- 2023 – 126,156 miles
- 2022 – 109,856 miles
- 2021 – 88,834 miles
- 2020 – 72,461 miles
- 2019 – 57,226 miles
- 2018 – 46,257 miles
- 2017 – 44,005 miles
- 2016 – 41,352 miles
- 2015 – 38,334 miles
- 2014 – 35,535 miles
- 2013 – 31,537 miles
- 2012 – 28,837 miles
- 2011 – 26,250 miles
- 2010 – 22,924 miles
- 2009 – 18,343 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Headlamps are not fully matched?
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
22 tests since 1 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,697 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 133,697 miles
- Test number
- 484052644801
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Fail133,697 miles (+7,541)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,697 miles
- Test number
- 151865950428
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass126,156 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 126,156 miles
- Test number
- 536657281447
- AdvisoryHeadlamps are not fully matched?
Fail126,156 miles (+16,300)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,156 miles
- Test number
- 225239945221
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamps are not fully matched?
Pass109,856 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 109,856 miles
- Test number
- 450339194473
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail109,853 miles (+21,019)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,853 miles
- Test number
- 613025572085
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass88,834 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 88,834 miles
- Test number
- 568295953471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,824 miles (+16,363)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,824 miles
- Test number
- 569221382871
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass72,461 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 72,461 miles
- Test number
- 221114609110
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail72,458 miles (+15,232)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,458 miles
- Test number
- 603205675909
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass57,226 miles (+10,969)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 57,226 miles
- Test number
- 124653680586
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,257 miles (+2,252)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 46,257 miles
- Test number
- 783235845043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,005 miles (+2,653)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2018
- Odometer
- 44,005 miles
- Test number
- 698738388819
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,352 miles (+3,018)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2017
- Odometer
- 41,352 miles
- Test number
- 215045671379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,334 miles (+2,799)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2016
- Odometer
- 38,334 miles
- Test number
- 897306325151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,535 miles (+3,998)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2015
- Odometer
- 35,535 miles
- Test number
- 217822224468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,537 miles (+2,700)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 31,537 miles
- Test number
- 246195303160
- NoteCreaking noise from nsf suspension
Pass28,837 miles (+2,587)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 28,837 miles
- Test number
- 777151822169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,250 miles (+3,326)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 26,250 miles
- Test number
- 265641311489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,924 miles (+4,581)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 22,924 miles
- Test number
- 232292010153
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass18,343 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 18,343 miles
- Test number
- 511117949246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,343 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,343 miles
- Test number
- 652554749252
- FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Questions about LD56 BWJ
- Does LD56 BWJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD56 BWJ expired on 9 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD56 BWJ?
- The MOT on LD56 BWJ expired on 9 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD56 BWJ done?
- LD56 BWJ was recorded at 133,697 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2024, an average of 7,990 miles a year.
- Has LD56 BWJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD56 BWJ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on LD56 BWJ 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 LD56 BWJ find?
- LD56 BWJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2024 with 2 advisories: shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear.
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