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Saab 9-3

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

LD56 BZAMOT history

LD56 BZA is a grey diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 11 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 159,668 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

LD56 BZA 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 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
159,668 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 BZA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
11 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 BZA was last recorded at 159,668 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 684 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,984 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
684 miles
Average per year
7,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,668 miles
  • 2025 – 158,984 miles
  • 2023 – 156,470 miles
  • 2022 – 153,213 miles
  • 2021 – 149,719 miles
  • 2020 – 146,577 miles
  • 2019 – 142,617 miles
  • 2018 – 136,490 miles
  • 2017 – 131,381 miles
  • 2016 – 125,622 miles
  • 2015 – 108,872 miles
  • 2014 – 89,327 miles
  • 2013 – 76,705 miles
  • 2012 – 65,944 miles
  • 2011 – 51,055 miles
  • 2010 – 36,293 miles
  • 2009 – 32,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,668 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Injectors blowing (1&2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Slight oil leak from engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass159,668 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    159,668 miles
    Test number
    566480369265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail159,668 miles (+684)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,668 miles
    Test number
    242529027445
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass158,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    158,984 miles
    Test number
    997902127705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail158,984 miles (+2,514)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,984 miles
    Test number
    777314768790
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass156,470 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    156,470 miles
    Test number
    532334864688
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail156,470 miles (+3,257)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,470 miles
    Test number
    172458977022
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass153,213 miles (+3,494)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    153,213 miles
    Test number
    330398672335
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass149,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    149,719 miles
    Test number
    167390816478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail149,719 miles (+3,142)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,719 miles
    Test number
    573617793253
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass146,577 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    146,577 miles
    Test number
    572184882850
    • AdvisoryInjectors blowing (1&2)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine

  11. Fail146,577 miles (+3,960)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,577 miles
    Test number
    451431488909
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryInjectors blowing (1&2)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine

  12. Pass142,617 miles (+6,127)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    142,617 miles
    Test number
    159144092683
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront MacPherson struts corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside inner c.v boot deteriorating

  13. Pass136,490 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    136,490 miles
    Test number
    528585919727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Fail136,490 miles (+5,109)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,490 miles
    Test number
    240042827281
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  15. Pass131,381 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    131,381 miles
    Test number
    468388187591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

  16. Fail131,381 miles (+5,759)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,381 miles
    Test number
    200610804896
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

  17. Pass125,622 miles (+16,750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    125,622 miles
    Test number
    427842142271
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass108,872 miles (+19,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    108,872 miles
    Test number
    288296235137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass89,327 miles (+12,622)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    89,327 miles
    Test number
    455241054114
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  20. Pass76,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    76,705 miles
    Test number
    375260253137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail76,705 miles (+10,761)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,705 miles
    Test number
    399490753106
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass65,944 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    65,944 miles
    Test number
    859132042183
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail65,944 miles (+14,889)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,944 miles
    Test number
    255002842145
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass51,055 miles (+14,762)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    51,055 miles
    Test number
    995961951174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,293 miles (+4,292)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    36,293 miles
    Test number
    454371960182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    32,001 miles
    Test number
    663498719298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 BZA

Does LD56 BZA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 BZA is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD56 BZA?
The MOT on LD56 BZA is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 BZA done?
LD56 BZA was recorded at 159,668 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 7,638 miles a year.
Has LD56 BZA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 BZA has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LD56 BZA 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 BZA find?
LD56 BZA passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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