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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,988 cc

LD56 LDLMOT history

LD56 LDL is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 22 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 129,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

LD56 LDL silver 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 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
129,023 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 LDL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 LDL was last recorded at 129,023 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 4,022 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,001 miles · 1 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,022 miles
Average per year
6,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,023 miles
  • 2025 – 125,001 miles
  • 2024 – 117,995 miles
  • 2023 – 111,280 miles
  • 2022 – 108,526 miles
  • 2021 – 103,037 miles
  • 2020 – 97,863 miles
  • 2019 – 93,965 miles
  • 2018 – 88,583 miles
  • 2017 – 83,006 miles
  • 2016 – 76,354 miles
  • 2015 – 70,117 miles
  • 2014 – 60,941 miles
  • 2013 – 52,697 miles
  • 2012 – 47,125 miles
  • 2011 – 40,804 miles
  • 2010 – 35,573 miles
  • 2009 – 27,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,023 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER BUDH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER BUDH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass129,023 miles (+4,022)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    129,023 miles
    Test number
    920680667666
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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 OUTER BUDH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER BUDH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass125,001 miles (+7,006)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    125,001 miles
    Test number
    984143313622
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Inner driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass117,995 miles (+6,715)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    117,995 miles
    Test number
    786355770185
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides rusty at outer casing to spring mounts area (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box at tail pipes and joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension and arms and bushes slightly rusty and worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass111,280 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    111,280 miles
    Test number
    904914483750
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail111,280 miles (+2,754)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,280 miles
    Test number
    831014432763
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass108,526 miles (+5,489)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    108,526 miles
    Test number
    936154417404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass103,037 miles (+5,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    103,037 miles
    Test number
    380884130724
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass97,863 miles (+3,898)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,863 miles
    Test number
    949389564465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,965 miles (+5,382)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,965 miles
    Test number
    360111674810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,583 miles (+5,577)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    88,583 miles
    Test number
    450448440665
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater lens loose
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass83,006 miles (+6,652)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    83,006 miles
    Test number
    256421328313
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing

  12. Pass76,354 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    76,354 miles
    Test number
    414177530309
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

  13. Fail76,354 miles (+6,237)1 failure3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,354 miles
    Test number
    173269180625
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

  14. Pass70,117 miles (+9,176)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    70,117 miles
    Test number
    332199231456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,941 miles (+8,244)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    60,941 miles
    Test number
    469542164294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  16. Fail52,697 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,697 miles
    Test number
    527981473260
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass52,697 miles (+5,572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    52,697 miles
    Test number
    816991473273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass47,125 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    47,125 miles
    Test number
    428856572227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,097 miles (+6,293)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,097 miles
    Test number
    625822872271
    • FailureNearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass40,804 miles (+5,231)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    40,804 miles
    Test number
    316406551461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass35,573 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    35,573 miles
    Test number
    351260170489
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail35,572 miles (+8,164)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,572 miles
    Test number
    252080270291
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass27,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    27,408 miles
    Test number
    964973179245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 LDL

Does LD56 LDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 LDL is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD56 LDL?
The MOT on LD56 LDL is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 LDL done?
LD56 LDL was recorded at 129,023 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 6,211 miles a year.
Has LD56 LDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 LDL has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LD56 LDL 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 LDL find?
LD56 LDL passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: offside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened, and 9 more.

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