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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,988 cc

LD56 BYWMOT history

LD56 BYW is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 11 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 21 May 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 142,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2024.

LD56 BYW black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 May 2025
Mileage
142,576 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,220 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 BYW
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 expired on 21 May 2025
Latest MOT test
22 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 BYW was last recorded at 142,576 miles on 22 May 2024, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,566 miles · 20 May 2024
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
7,220 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 142,576 miles
  • 2023 – 140,991 miles
  • 2022 – 133,749 miles
  • 2021 – 132,277 miles
  • 2020 – 130,199 miles
  • 2019 – 117,414 miles
  • 2018 – 105,972 miles
  • 2017 – 101,637 miles
  • 2016 – 95,345 miles
  • 2015 – 84,726 miles
  • 2014 – 76,691 miles
  • 2013 – 72,150 miles
  • 2012 – 63,615 miles
  • 2011 – 54,336 miles
  • 2010 – 47,182 miles
  • 2009 – 36,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,576 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,576 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    142,576 miles
    Test number
    323227596740
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Fail142,566 miles (+534)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,566 miles
    Test number
    622503151487
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Fail142,032 miles (+1,041)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,032 miles
    Test number
    900179418702
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Fail140,991 miles (+7,242)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,991 miles
    Test number
    793616374796
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass133,749 miles (+1,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    133,749 miles
    Test number
    411175564666
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass132,277 miles (+2,078)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    132,277 miles
    Test number
    269741204377
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass130,199 miles (+12,785)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    130,199 miles
    Test number
    775451624283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,414 miles (+11,442)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    117,414 miles
    Test number
    111426213322
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass105,972 miles (+4,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    105,972 miles
    Test number
    527082996444
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass101,637 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    101,637 miles
    Test number
    361386011290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,614 miles (+6,269)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,614 miles
    Test number
    899698290415
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass95,345 miles (+10,619)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    95,345 miles
    Test number
    383460829135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,726 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    84,726 miles
    Test number
    206199865057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail84,726 miles (+8,035)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,726 miles
    Test number
    995989665022
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield insecure at rear silencer
  15. Pass76,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    76,691 miles
    Test number
    605272894056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,691 miles (+4,541)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,691 miles
    Test number
    717361094013
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  17. Fail72,150 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,150 miles
    Test number
    175148743253
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  18. Pass72,150 miles (+8,535)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    72,150 miles
    Test number
    345978943493
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  19. Pass63,615 miles (+9,279)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    63,615 miles
    Test number
    998850552218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,336 miles (+7,154)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    54,336 miles
    Test number
    427055131231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,182 miles (+11,017)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    47,182 miles
    Test number
    592802350273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    36,165 miles
    Test number
    881558139295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 BYW

Does LD56 BYW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 BYW expired on 21 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 BYW?
The MOT on LD56 BYW expired on 21 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 BYW done?
LD56 BYW was recorded at 142,576 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2024, an average of 7,220 miles a year.
Has LD56 BYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 BYW has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LD56 BYW 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 BYW find?
LD56 BYW passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2024 with 6 advisories: front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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