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Saab 9-3

Beige · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

LD56 BYZMOT history

LD56 BYZ is a beige diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 199,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

LD56 BYZ beige 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 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
199,339 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 BYZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 BYZ was last recorded at 199,339 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 870 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,469 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
870 miles
Average per year
7,851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 199,339 miles
  • 2025 – 198,469 miles
  • 2024 – 197,486 miles
  • 2023 – 192,971 miles
  • 2022 – 185,750 miles
  • 2021 – 179,066 miles
  • 2020 – 174,269 miles
  • 2019 – 159,391 miles
  • 2018 – 155,264 miles
  • 2017 – 149,965 miles
  • 2014 – 137,696 miles
  • 2013 – 123,784 miles
  • 2012 – 115,005 miles
  • 2011 – 113,601 miles
  • 2010 – 97,949 miles
  • 2009 – 71,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,339 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,339 miles (+870)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    199,339 miles
    Test number
    572385256528
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass198,469 miles (+983)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    198,469 miles
    Test number
    599264101151
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass197,486 miles (+4,515)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    197,486 miles
    Test number
    267699629655
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass192,971 miles (+7,221)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    192,971 miles
    Test number
    524545572915
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass185,750 miles (+6,684)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    185,750 miles
    Test number
    192908964828
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass179,066 miles (+4,797)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    179,066 miles
    Test number
    918243516425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass174,269 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    174,269 miles
    Test number
    717116692754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail174,269 miles (+14,878)1 dangerous2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,269 miles
    Test number
    644657041384
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass159,391 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    159,391 miles
    Test number
    860529711153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail159,381 miles (+4,117)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,381 miles
    Test number
    482137612105
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass155,264 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    155,264 miles
    Test number
    646431926832
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  12. Fail155,264 miles (+5,299)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,264 miles
    Test number
    399028846876
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  13. Pass149,965 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    149,965 miles
    Test number
    760862330706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail149,959 miles (+12,263)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,959 miles
    Test number
    623363075265
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass137,696 miles (+18)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    137,696 miles
    Test number
    875562524374
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront and rear discs rusty
    • NoteFront subframe rusty
    • NotePlay in o/s and n/s rack tie rod inner ball joints

  16. Fail137,678 miles (+13,894)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,678 miles
    Test number
    815268614320
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront and rear discs rusty
    • NoteFront subframe rusty
    • NotePlay in o/s and n/s rack tie rod inner ball joints

  17. Pass123,784 miles (+8,779)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    123,784 miles
    Test number
    826469043231
    • 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)
    • NoteRear tyres perished and worn unevenly

  18. Pass115,005 miles (+1,404)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    115,005 miles
    Test number
    539110982206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass113,601 miles (+15,652)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    113,601 miles
    Test number
    546016241384
    • 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)

  20. Pass97,949 miles (+26,777)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    97,949 miles
    Test number
    934387630339
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre feathred on inner edge also getting close to limmit

  21. Pass71,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    71,172 miles
    Test number
    254559079248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 BYZ

Does LD56 BYZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 BYZ is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD56 BYZ?
The MOT on LD56 BYZ is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 BYZ done?
LD56 BYZ was recorded at 199,339 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 7,851 miles a year.
Has LD56 BYZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 BYZ has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on LD56 BYZ 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 BYZ find?
LD56 BYZ passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both.

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