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Saab 9-3

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

LD56 FOCMOT history

LD56 FOC is a red diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 48,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

LD56 FOC red 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 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
48,666 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 FOC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 FOC was last recorded at 48,666 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 6,811 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,855 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,811 miles
Average per year
2,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 48,666 miles
  • 2024 – 41,855 miles
  • 2023 – 35,818 miles
  • 2022 – 31,874 miles
  • 2021 – 28,776 miles
  • 2020 – 25,953 miles
  • 2019 – 25,859 miles
  • 2018 – 25,462 miles
  • 2017 – 23,379 miles
  • 2016 – 20,548 miles
  • 2015 – 19,411 miles
  • 2014 – 17,616 miles
  • 2013 – 16,888 miles
  • 2012 – 15,699 miles
  • 2011 – 13,862 miles
  • 2010 – 11,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,666 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake low affect

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,666 miles (+6,811)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    48,666 miles
    Test number
    108502342917
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake low affect
  2. Pass41,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    41,855 miles
    Test number
    406440172079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail41,855 miles (+6,037)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,855 miles
    Test number
    575908619880
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass35,818 miles (+3,944)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    35,818 miles
    Test number
    134857055206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass31,874 miles (+3,098)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    31,874 miles
    Test number
    913072672289
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass28,776 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    28,776 miles
    Test number
    957017662603
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail28,776 miles (+2,823)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,776 miles
    Test number
    183577839924
    • MajorOffside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass25,953 miles (+94)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    25,953 miles
    Test number
    642826648563
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre side wall perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper hub bearing slightly worn
    • AdvisoryRear Lower hub bushes slightly worn
  9. Pass25,859 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    25,859 miles
    Test number
    877320516559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail25,858 miles (+396)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,858 miles
    Test number
    914010553217
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  11. Pass25,462 miles (+2,083)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    25,462 miles
    Test number
    177402357374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,379 miles (+2,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    23,379 miles
    Test number
    689815310120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass20,548 miles (+1,137)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    20,548 miles
    Test number
    558750338004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,411 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    19,411 miles
    Test number
    960835349382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail19,408 miles (+1,792)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,408 miles
    Test number
    191153813462
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  16. Pass17,616 miles (+728)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    17,616 miles
    Test number
    598356574264
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  17. Pass16,888 miles (+1,189)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    16,888 miles
    Test number
    978283283211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,699 miles (+1,837)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    15,699 miles
    Test number
    938218972221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,862 miles (+2,350)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    13,862 miles
    Test number
    787434781267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Pass11,512 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    11,512 miles
    Test number
    522027650281
    • NoteNear side front tyre side wall slightly damaged
    • NoteOffside front tyre side wall slightly damaged

Questions about LD56 FOC

Does LD56 FOC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 FOC is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD56 FOC?
The MOT on LD56 FOC is valid until 21 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 FOC done?
LD56 FOC was recorded at 48,666 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 2,447 miles a year.
Has LD56 FOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 FOC has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LD56 FOC 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 FOC find?
LD56 FOC passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear hand brake low affect.

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