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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,988 cc

LD56 BYVMOT history

LD56 BYV is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 11 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 153,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

LD56 BYV black 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 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
153,063 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,618 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LD56 BYV was last recorded at 153,063 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 5,807 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,256 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,807 miles
Average per year
7,618 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,063 miles
  • 2025 – 147,256 miles
  • 2024 – 141,622 miles
  • 2023 – 135,826 miles
  • 2022 – 130,819 miles
  • 2021 – 125,816 miles
  • 2020 – 122,207 miles
  • 2019 – 114,447 miles
  • 2017 – 102,135 miles
  • 2016 – 85,073 miles
  • 2015 – 78,961 miles
  • 2014 – 70,078 miles
  • 2013 – 58,623 miles
  • 2012 – 47,760 miles
  • 2011 – 37,326 miles
  • 2010 – 33,862 miles
  • 2009 – 27,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,063 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,063 miles (+5,807)4 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    153,063 miles
    Test number
    918067947199
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass147,256 miles (+5,634)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    147,256 miles
    Test number
    661756910946
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside & nearside casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside & nearside rear sill covers fitted

  3. Pass141,622 miles (+5,796)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    141,622 miles
    Test number
    143834548233
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  4. Pass135,826 miles (+5,007)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    135,826 miles
    Test number
    460831329581
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass130,819 miles (+5,003)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    130,819 miles
    Test number
    505798587732
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside & nearside sill covers fitted

  6. Pass125,816 miles (+3,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    125,816 miles
    Test number
    898619593279
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass122,207 miles (+7,760)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    122,207 miles
    Test number
    973990481240
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock obsorber corroded not weakened
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock obsorber corroded not weakened

  8. Pass114,447 miles (+12,312)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    114,447 miles
    Test number
    333245831761
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass102,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    102,135 miles
    Test number
    603307927689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail102,135 miles (+17,062)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,135 miles
    Test number
    895706209550
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass85,073 miles (+6,112)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    85,073 miles
    Test number
    934411383576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,961 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    78,961 miles
    Test number
    516928665187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail78,961 miles (+8,883)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,961 miles
    Test number
    526748565130
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass70,078 miles (+11,455)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,078 miles
    Test number
    889596054158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,623 miles (+10,863)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    58,623 miles
    Test number
    468015353182
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges

  16. Pass47,760 miles (+10,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    47,760 miles
    Test number
    198521772103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass37,326 miles (+3,464)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    37,326 miles
    Test number
    768675081134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,862 miles (+6,793)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    33,862 miles
    Test number
    314469750405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    27,069 miles
    Test number
    373537939489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 BYV

Does LD56 BYV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 BYV is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD56 BYV?
The MOT on LD56 BYV is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 BYV done?
LD56 BYV was recorded at 153,063 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 7,618 miles a year.
Has LD56 BYV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 BYV has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on LD56 BYV 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 BYV find?
LD56 BYV passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 4 minor defects and 15 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 16 more.

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