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Saab 9-3

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

LD56 BYXMOT history

LD56 BYX is a silver diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 17 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 199,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2024.

LD56 BYX silver Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2025
Mileage
199,141 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,967 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 BYX
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
17 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 BYX was last recorded at 199,141 miles on 2 Apr 2024, 3,496 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,645 miles · 6 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
3,496 miles
Average per year
8,967 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 199,141 miles
  • 2023 – 195,645 miles
  • 2022 – 191,237 miles
  • 2021 – 179,428 miles
  • 2020 – 164,766 miles
  • 2019 – 149,003 miles
  • 2018 – 135,896 miles
  • 2017 – 130,119 miles
  • 2015 – 113,518 miles
  • 2014 – 110,559 miles
  • 2013 – 101,067 miles
  • 2012 – 94,435 miles
  • 2011 – 87,371 miles
  • 2010 – 77,910 miles
  • 2009 – 68,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,141 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle rubbers worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass199,141 miles (+3,496)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    199,141 miles
    Test number
    967071700595
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass195,645 miles (+4,408)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    195,645 miles
    Test number
    361976102689
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass191,237 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    191,237 miles
    Test number
    314030301647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail191,235 miles (+11,807)5 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,235 miles
    Test number
    943763716372
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass179,428 miles (+59)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    179,428 miles
    Test number
    716701617088
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle rubbers worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail179,369 miles (+14,603)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,369 miles
    Test number
    174089438839
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle rubbers worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass164,766 miles (+15,763)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    164,766 miles
    Test number
    967321416434
    • AdvisoryDampness around steering rack
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT - DEVOID OF TREAD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sidelight not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT - DEVOID OF TREAD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass149,003 miles (+13,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    149,003 miles
    Test number
    148344158354
    • AdvisoryO/s wing mirror dull
    • AdvisoryStone chip to windscreen

  9. Pass135,896 miles (+5,777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    135,896 miles
    Test number
    865540650395
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass130,119 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    130,119 miles
    Test number
    571045883797
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers weak
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Water pump area
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Fail130,119 miles (+16,601)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,119 miles
    Test number
    721780666232
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers weak
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Water pump area
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass113,518 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    113,518 miles
    Test number
    603758623455
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres showing signs of age.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail113,518 miles (+2,959)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,518 miles
    Test number
    326304575870
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres showing signs of age.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass110,559 miles (+9,492)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    110,559 miles
    Test number
    798243294202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,067 miles (+6,632)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    101,067 miles
    Test number
    396760883431
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass94,435 miles (+7,064)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    94,435 miles
    Test number
    966349972209
    • NoteSlight play in the o/s/f anti roll bar end link

  17. Pass87,371 miles (+9,461)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    87,371 miles
    Test number
    309267591471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,910 miles (+9,742)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    77,910 miles
    Test number
    414507430282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    68,168 miles
    Test number
    951876339292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 BYX

Does LD56 BYX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 BYX expired on 5 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 BYX?
The MOT on LD56 BYX expired on 5 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 BYX done?
LD56 BYX was recorded at 199,141 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2024, an average of 8,967 miles a year.
Has LD56 BYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 BYX has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LD56 BYX 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 BYX find?
LD56 BYX passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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