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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,000 cc

LD56 FLWMOT history

LD56 FLW is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 22 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 120,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

LD56 FLW 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 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
120,025 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 FLW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 FLW was last recorded at 120,025 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,421 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
604 miles
Average per year
5,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,025 miles
  • 2024 – 119,421 miles
  • 2023 – 116,890 miles
  • 2022 – 108,875 miles
  • 2021 – 104,909 miles
  • 2020 – 100,523 miles
  • 2019 – 97,131 miles
  • 2018 – 94,595 miles
  • 2017 – 91,892 miles
  • 2016 – 89,330 miles
  • 2015 – 86,462 miles
  • 2014 – 84,703 miles
  • 2013 – 81,953 miles
  • 2012 – 62,568 miles
  • 2011 – 49,190 miles
  • 2010 – 46,227 miles
  • 2009 – 31,428 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,025 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,025 miles (+604)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    120,025 miles
    Test number
    359163113822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass119,421 miles (+2,531)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    119,421 miles
    Test number
    257158107509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,890 miles (+323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    116,890 miles
    Test number
    600043327830
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlastic over sill covers fitted

  4. Fail116,567 miles (+7,692)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,567 miles
    Test number
    480801161423
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis support bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis support bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass108,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    108,875 miles
    Test number
    453788459537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail108,875 miles (+3,966)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,875 miles
    Test number
    845303247787
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass104,909 miles (+4,386)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    104,909 miles
    Test number
    950379935741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass100,523 miles (+3,392)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    100,523 miles
    Test number
    659955975154
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass97,131 miles (+2,536)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,131 miles
    Test number
    930328959011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,595 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    94,595 miles
    Test number
    891827758368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail94,578 miles (+2,686)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,578 miles
    Test number
    889092063087
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass91,892 miles (+2,562)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    91,892 miles
    Test number
    258745573996
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (1.6mm) 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass89,330 miles (+2,868)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    89,330 miles
    Test number
    315931324696
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass86,462 miles (+1,759)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    86,462 miles
    Test number
    997335432814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    84,703 miles
    Test number
    487673554245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail84,703 miles (+2,750)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,703 miles
    Test number
    826043754218
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass81,953 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    81,953 miles
    Test number
    628378463225
    • 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)

  18. Fail81,920 miles (+19,352)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,920 miles
    Test number
    829687643221
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • 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)

  19. Pass62,568 miles (+13,378)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    62,568 miles
    Test number
    459454542231
    • NoteRear tyres are unevenly worn

  20. Pass49,190 miles (+2,963)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,190 miles
    Test number
    907812751242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    46,227 miles
    Test number
    271605330210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail46,233 miles (+14,805)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,233 miles
    Test number
    310535430217
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass31,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,428 miles
    Test number
    523054549216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 FLW

Does LD56 FLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 FLW is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD56 FLW?
The MOT on LD56 FLW is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 FLW done?
LD56 FLW was recorded at 120,025 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 5,475 miles a year.
Has LD56 FLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 FLW has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LD56 FLW 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 FLW find?
LD56 FLW passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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