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Saab 9-3

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

LD56 BYAMOT history

LD56 BYA is a silver diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 98,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2025.

LD56 BYA silver Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2026
Mileage
98,016 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 BYA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 BYA was last recorded at 98,016 miles on 24 Jul 2025, 7,696 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
90,320 miles · 11 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
7,696 miles
Average per year
4,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,016 miles
  • 2024 – 90,320 miles
  • 2023 – 88,629 miles
  • 2022 – 86,767 miles
  • 2021 – 84,165 miles
  • 2020 – 82,288 miles
  • 2019 – 79,390 miles
  • 2018 – 74,598 miles
  • 2017 – 69,875 miles
  • 2016 – 65,147 miles
  • 2015 – 60,684 miles
  • 2014 – 56,256 miles
  • 2013 – 51,849 miles
  • 2012 – 47,317 miles
  • 2011 – 42,670 miles
  • 2010 – 37,817 miles
  • 2009 – 32,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,016 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,016 miles (+7,696)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    98,016 miles
    Test number
    770338380447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,320 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    90,320 miles
    Test number
    224699567679
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail90,320 miles (+1,691)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,320 miles
    Test number
    164771976279
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass88,629 miles (+1,862)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    88,629 miles
    Test number
    793669938578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,767 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    86,767 miles
    Test number
    821746348720
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi weak
  6. Fail86,767 miles (+2,602)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,767 miles
    Test number
    465225475606
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 x 22in (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi weak
  7. Pass84,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    84,165 miles
    Test number
    157171383699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail84,165 miles (+1,877)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,165 miles
    Test number
    967536954334
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass82,288 miles (+2,898)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    82,288 miles
    Test number
    998455692755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,390 miles (+4,792)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    79,390 miles
    Test number
    453778740986
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass74,598 miles (+4,723)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    74,598 miles
    Test number
    818237379028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,875 miles (+4,728)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    69,875 miles
    Test number
    477410117244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,147 miles (+4,463)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    65,147 miles
    Test number
    812755525835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,684 miles (+4,428)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    60,684 miles
    Test number
    522034088293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,256 miles (+4,407)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    56,256 miles
    Test number
    448330964281
    • NoteREAR BRAKE PADS APPROX 50/60% WORN
  16. Pass51,849 miles (+4,532)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    51,849 miles
    Test number
    399421863258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    47,317 miles
    Test number
    396290372478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,317 miles (+4,647)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,317 miles
    Test number
    985410472211
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  19. Pass42,670 miles (+4,853)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,670 miles
    Test number
    906059661295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs becoming lipped
  20. Pass37,817 miles (+5,684)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,817 miles
    Test number
    420780070231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass32,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    32,133 miles
    Test number
    790281979260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 BYA

Does LD56 BYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 BYA expired on 3 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 BYA?
The MOT on LD56 BYA expired on 3 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 BYA done?
LD56 BYA was recorded at 98,016 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2025, an average of 4,165 miles a year.
Has LD56 BYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 BYA has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LD56 BYA 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 BYA find?
LD56 BYA passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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