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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,988 cc

LD56 BYTMOT history

LD56 BYT is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 11 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 155,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

LD56 BYT grey Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
155,999 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 BYT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
11 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 BYT was last recorded at 155,999 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 5,900 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,099 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,900 miles
Average per year
6,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,999 miles
  • 2025 – 150,099 miles
  • 2024 – 147,545 miles
  • 2023 – 144,814 miles
  • 2022 – 142,283 miles
  • 2021 – 138,517 miles
  • 2020 – 134,799 miles
  • 2019 – 127,550 miles
  • 2018 – 121,922 miles
  • 2017 – 111,379 miles
  • 2016 – 103,113 miles
  • 2015 – 96,309 miles
  • 2014 – 90,950 miles
  • 2013 – 81,829 miles
  • 2012 – 63,903 miles
  • 2011 – 58,103 miles
  • 2010 – 46,298 miles
  • 2009 – 39,411 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,999 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,999 miles (+5,900)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    155,999 miles
    Test number
    203882870084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass150,099 miles (+2,554)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    150,099 miles
    Test number
    586798901890
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass147,545 miles (+2,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    147,545 miles
    Test number
    641261067528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass144,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    144,814 miles
    Test number
    199241104254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail144,814 miles (+2,531)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,814 miles
    Test number
    578624256115
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass142,283 miles (+88)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    142,283 miles
    Test number
    134079491835
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail142,195 miles (+3,678)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,195 miles
    Test number
    590188912278
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering coupling also play ? (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass138,517 miles (+3,718)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    138,517 miles
    Test number
    311582026316
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass134,799 miles (+7,249)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    134,799 miles
    Test number
    659906368640
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished on outer sidewall

  10. Pass127,550 miles (+5,628)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    127,550 miles
    Test number
    144416836814
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass121,922 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    121,922 miles
    Test number
    504492079301
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Fail121,922 miles (+10,543)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,922 miles
    Test number
    932625185269
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Pass111,379 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    111,379 miles
    Test number
    618146222635
    • 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)

  14. Fail111,378 miles (+8,265)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,378 miles
    Test number
    294212466068
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  15. Pass103,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    103,113 miles
    Test number
    564417459784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail103,113 miles (+6,804)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,113 miles
    Test number
    231388684687
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass96,309 miles (+5,359)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    96,309 miles
    Test number
    446987555089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  18. Pass90,950 miles (+9,121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    90,950 miles
    Test number
    956426654089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass81,829 miles (+17,926)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    81,829 miles
    Test number
    626534763086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    63,903 miles
    Test number
    188475162437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail63,903 miles (+5,800)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,903 miles
    Test number
    197212662028
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

  22. Pass58,103 miles (+11,805)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    58,103 miles
    Test number
    478417351277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteLight wear n/s/f brake disc
    • NoteSlight play n/s/r suspension

  23. Pass46,298 miles (+6,887)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    46,298 miles
    Test number
    204130280484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    39,411 miles
    Test number
    643201759283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 BYT

Does LD56 BYT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 BYT is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD56 BYT?
The MOT on LD56 BYT is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 BYT done?
LD56 BYT was recorded at 155,999 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 6,906 miles a year.
Has LD56 BYT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 BYT has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LD56 BYT 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 BYT find?
LD56 BYT passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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