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Saab 9-3

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

LD56 BXAMOT history

LD56 BXA is a grey diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 157,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.

LD56 BXA grey Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2026
Mileage
157,409 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 BXA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 BXA was last recorded at 157,409 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 5,385 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,024 miles · 3 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,385 miles
Average per year
7,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,409 miles
  • 2024 – 152,024 miles
  • 2023 – 145,593 miles
  • 2022 – 139,493 miles
  • 2021 – 135,979 miles
  • 2020 – 133,975 miles
  • 2019 – 130,417 miles
  • 2018 – 126,352 miles
  • 2017 – 114,188 miles
  • 2016 – 101,933 miles
  • 2015 – 98,100 miles
  • 2014 – 92,544 miles
  • 2013 – 87,230 miles
  • 2012 – 78,837 miles
  • 2011 – 69,159 miles
  • 2010 – 59,782 miles
  • 2009 – 43,348 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,409 miles
  • AdvisoryFluid leak from washer bottle --advise further investigation

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,409 miles (+5,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    157,409 miles
    Test number
    219921627678
    • AdvisoryFluid leak from washer bottle --advise further investigation

  2. Pass152,024 miles (+6,431)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    152,024 miles
    Test number
    919119766933
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer gaiter leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edges--both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass145,593 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    145,593 miles
    Test number
    651885700080
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Fail145,593 miles (+6,100)5 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,593 miles
    Test number
    780459260043
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt resecured (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass139,493 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    139,493 miles
    Test number
    657556395638
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail139,493 miles (+3,514)1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,493 miles
    Test number
    813236404942
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass135,979 miles (+2,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    135,979 miles
    Test number
    951944588229
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass133,975 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    133,975 miles
    Test number
    563610862328
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail133,975 miles (+3,558)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,975 miles
    Test number
    516169961101
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass130,417 miles (+4,065)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,417 miles
    Test number
    755151057668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass126,352 miles (+12,164)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    126,352 miles
    Test number
    430372568860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass114,188 miles (+12,255)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    114,188 miles
    Test number
    667325814336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass101,933 miles (+3,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    101,933 miles
    Test number
    234782588689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass98,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    98,100 miles
    Test number
    502802165193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail98,100 miles (+5,556)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,100 miles
    Test number
    738894637429
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass92,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    92,544 miles
    Test number
    226208864268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail92,544 miles (+5,314)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,544 miles
    Test number
    616908264244
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  18. Pass87,230 miles (+8,393)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    87,230 miles
    Test number
    118307973252
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass78,837 miles (+9,678)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    78,837 miles
    Test number
    136493352260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,159 miles (+9,377)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    69,159 miles
    Test number
    369904781216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,782 miles (+16,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    59,782 miles
    Test number
    762713300393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass43,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    43,348 miles
    Test number
    690295199228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 BXA

Does LD56 BXA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 BXA expired on 10 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 BXA?
The MOT on LD56 BXA expired on 10 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 BXA done?
LD56 BXA was recorded at 157,409 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 7,143 miles a year.
Has LD56 BXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 BXA has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LD56 BXA 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 BXA find?
LD56 BXA passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: fluid leak from washer bottle --advise further investigation.

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