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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,000 cc

LD56 FPEMOT history

LD56 FPE is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 12 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2024 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 133,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2023.

LD56 FPE grey Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2024
Mileage
133,985 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2023
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 FPE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
12 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 FPE was last recorded at 133,985 miles on 12 Jan 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,983 miles · 11 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 133,985 miles
  • 2022 – 130,116 miles
  • 2020 – 126,181 miles
  • 2019 – 120,568 miles
  • 2018 – 111,571 miles
  • 2017 – 100,390 miles
  • 2016 – 91,827 miles
  • 2015 – 89,900 miles
  • 2014 – 87,629 miles
  • 2013 – 86,861 miles
  • 2012 – 85,150 miles
  • 2011 – 82,553 miles
  • 2010 – 78,808 miles
  • 2009 – 63,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,985 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass133,985 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    133,985 miles
    Test number
    893381902302
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail133,983 miles (+3,867)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,983 miles
    Test number
    595605949772
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass130,116 miles (+3,935)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    130,116 miles
    Test number
    820689449699
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver seat fro after stiff
  4. Pass126,181 miles (+5,613)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    126,181 miles
    Test number
    256835817568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,568 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    120,568 miles
    Test number
    525641321715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail120,566 miles (+8,995)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,566 miles
    Test number
    260886556370
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass111,571 miles (+11,181)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    111,571 miles
    Test number
    401870926487
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass100,390 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    100,390 miles
    Test number
    466978883454
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  9. Fail100,390 miles (+8,563)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,390 miles
    Test number
    784513692579
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass91,827 miles (+1,927)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    91,827 miles
    Test number
    917658915456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,900 miles (+2,271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    89,900 miles
    Test number
    327340495159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass87,629 miles (+768)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    87,629 miles
    Test number
    648162594128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,861 miles (+1,711)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    86,861 miles
    Test number
    628587673273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,150 miles (+2,597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    85,150 miles
    Test number
    419189072236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass82,553 miles (+3,745)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    82,553 miles
    Test number
    368146871275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,808 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    78,808 miles
    Test number
    223229470263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail78,807 miles (+15,770)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,807 miles
    Test number
    531088970221
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  18. Pass63,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    63,037 miles
    Test number
    353422139453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 FPE

Does LD56 FPE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 FPE expired on 11 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 FPE?
The MOT on LD56 FPE expired on 11 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 FPE done?
LD56 FPE was recorded at 133,985 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2023, an average of 5,297 miles a year.
Has LD56 FPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 FPE has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LD56 FPE 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 FPE find?
LD56 FPE passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2023 with 3 advisories: front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive.

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