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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,800 cc

LD56 FOJMOT history

LD56 FOJ is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 25 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 222,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

LD56 FOJ 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 Jul 2027
Mileage
222,868 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 FOJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 FOJ was last recorded at 222,868 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 14,091 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,777 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
14,091 miles
Average per year
10,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 222,868 miles
  • 2025 – 208,777 miles
  • 2024 – 202,483 miles
  • 2023 – 196,554 miles
  • 2022 – 195,739 miles
  • 2021 – 195,110 miles
  • 2020 – 191,618 miles
  • 2019 – 184,637 miles
  • 2018 – 180,053 miles
  • 2017 – 169,344 miles
  • 2016 – 151,493 miles
  • 2015 – 120,379 miles
  • 2014 – 109,769 miles
  • 2013 – 101,245 miles
  • 2012 – 90,611 miles
  • 2011 – 79,729 miles
  • 2010 – 71,908 miles
  • 2009 – 48,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass222,868 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass222,868 miles (+14,091)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    222,868 miles
    Test number
    597296801858
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass208,777 miles (+94)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    208,777 miles
    Test number
    891244547387
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail208,683 miles (+6,200)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,683 miles
    Test number
    255906578027
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass202,483 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    202,483 miles
    Test number
    846884188470
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail202,483 miles (+5,929)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,483 miles
    Test number
    770120855472
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass196,554 miles (+815)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    196,554 miles
    Test number
    162319533072
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass195,739 miles (+629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    195,739 miles
    Test number
    166455996216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass195,110 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    195,110 miles
    Test number
    518678911671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail194,980 miles (+3,362)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,980 miles
    Test number
    915603217583
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass191,618 miles (+6,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    191,618 miles
    Test number
    624268934141
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass184,637 miles (+4,584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    184,637 miles
    Test number
    630416291062
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass180,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    180,053 miles
    Test number
    516759367573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail180,053 miles (+10,709)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,053 miles
    Test number
    263062822870
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)

  14. Pass169,344 miles (+17,851)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    169,344 miles
    Test number
    763803779345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass151,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    151,493 miles
    Test number
    992609107263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail151,493 miles (+31,114)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,493 miles
    Test number
    700814431596
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass120,379 miles (+10,610)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    120,379 miles
    Test number
    718933535088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass109,769 miles (+8,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    109,769 miles
    Test number
    129674234022
    • 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)

  19. Pass101,245 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    101,245 miles
    Test number
    125719953084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail101,243 miles (+10,632)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,243 miles
    Test number
    509018453014
    • FailureNearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass90,611 miles (+10,882)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    90,611 miles
    Test number
    865092932086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,729 miles (+7,821)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    79,729 miles
    Test number
    506500761091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass71,908 miles (+23,539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    71,908 miles
    Test number
    160622820230
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass48,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    48,369 miles
    Test number
    343065569250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 FOJ

Does LD56 FOJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 FOJ is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD56 FOJ?
The MOT on LD56 FOJ is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 FOJ done?
LD56 FOJ was recorded at 222,868 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 10,396 miles a year.
Has LD56 FOJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 FOJ has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LD56 FOJ 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 FOJ find?
LD56 FOJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; power steering component has slight seepage from a component, and 3 more.

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