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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.

LD56 BWJ silver Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass133,697 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. Pass126,156 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    126,156 miles
    Test number
    536657281447
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps are not fully matched?
  4. 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?
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass88,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    88,834 miles
    Test number
    568295953471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass57,226 miles (+10,969)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    57,226 miles
    Test number
    124653680586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,257 miles (+2,252)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    46,257 miles
    Test number
    783235845043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,005 miles (+2,653)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    44,005 miles
    Test number
    698738388819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,352 miles (+3,018)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    41,352 miles
    Test number
    215045671379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,334 miles (+2,799)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    38,334 miles
    Test number
    897306325151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,535 miles (+3,998)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    35,535 miles
    Test number
    217822224468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,537 miles (+2,700)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    31,537 miles
    Test number
    246195303160
    • NoteCreaking noise from nsf suspension
  18. Pass28,837 miles (+2,587)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    28,837 miles
    Test number
    777151822169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,250 miles (+3,326)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    26,250 miles
    Test number
    265641311489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. Pass18,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    18,343 miles
    Test number
    511117949246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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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