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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

LD56 LCGMOT history

LD56 LCG is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 158,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2023.

LD56 LCG blue Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Sept 2023
Mileage
158,674 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2023
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,941 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 LCG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD56 LCG was last recorded at 158,674 miles on 27 Sept 2023, 5,015 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,659 miles · 28 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
5,015 miles
Average per year
8,941 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 158,674 miles
  • 2022 – 153,659 miles
  • 2021 – 149,280 miles
  • 2020 – 143,768 miles
  • 2019 – 139,264 miles
  • 2018 – 130,778 miles
  • 2017 – 121,427 miles
  • 2016 – 112,463 miles
  • 2015 – 96,647 miles
  • 2014 – 81,052 miles
  • 2013 – 76,706 miles
  • 2012 – 66,499 miles
  • 2011 – 55,154 miles
  • 2010 – 43,518 miles
  • 2009 – 33,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail158,674 miles
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail158,674 miles (+5,015)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,674 miles
    Test number
    842716091974
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass153,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    153,659 miles
    Test number
    698486664498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail153,659 miles (+4,379)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,659 miles
    Test number
    617942644386
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass149,280 miles (+5,512)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    149,280 miles
    Test number
    501429645727
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass143,768 miles (+4,504)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    143,768 miles
    Test number
    368304568531
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi poor condition and slightly blowing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass139,264 miles (+8,486)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    139,264 miles
    Test number
    822840052993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass130,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    130,778 miles
    Test number
    473507344351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail130,778 miles (+9,351)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,778 miles
    Test number
    870186635509
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire DIESEL FILTER UNIT LEAKING. (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass121,427 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    121,427 miles
    Test number
    567747775269
    • AdvisoryANT-ROLL BAR; has some movement in its bushes > rear.
    • AdvisoryBRAKES CONDITION; pads worn low > rear's.
    • AdvisoryDIESEL NOTICED; near fuel filter.

  10. Fail121,427 miles (+8,964)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,427 miles
    Test number
    329172345422
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryANT-ROLL BAR; has some movement in its bushes > rear.
    • AdvisoryBRAKES CONDITION; pads worn low > rear's.
    • AdvisoryDIESEL NOTICED; near fuel filter.

  11. Pass112,463 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    112,463 miles
    Test number
    883260806182
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  12. Fail112,463 miles (+15,816)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,463 miles
    Test number
    178156212052
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass96,647 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    96,647 miles
    Test number
    294850471615
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre x2 nails in tread low pressure and heavily perished

  14. Fail96,647 miles (+15,595)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,647 miles
    Test number
    520672136921
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre x2 nails in tread low pressure and heavily perished

  15. Pass81,052 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    81,052 miles
    Test number
    887664974229
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on pressure
    • NoteOff side rear tyre deteriorated

  16. Fail81,052 miles (+4,346)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,052 miles
    Test number
    336418564484
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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 Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on pressure
    • NoteOff side rear tyre deteriorated

  17. Fail76,706 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,706 miles
    Test number
    129225373248
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass76,706 miles (+10,207)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    76,706 miles
    Test number
    295645973235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass66,499 miles (+11,345)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    66,499 miles
    Test number
    857253472289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,154 miles (+11,636)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    55,154 miles
    Test number
    379056061221
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has impact damage to outter sidewall

  21. Pass43,518 miles (+9,930)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    43,518 miles
    Test number
    542907670206
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn

  22. Pass33,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    33,588 miles
    Test number
    811913379262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 LCG

Does LD56 LCG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 LCG expired on 27 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 LCG?
The MOT on LD56 LCG expired on 27 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 LCG done?
LD56 LCG was recorded at 158,674 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2023, an average of 8,941 miles a year.
Has LD56 LCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 LCG has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LD56 LCG 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 LCG find?
LD56 LCG failed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2023 with 6 major defects: battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken, and 3 more.

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