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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

LD56 LDUMOT history

LD56 LDU is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 11 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 133,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2022.

LD56 LDU black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Feb 2023
Mileage
133,245 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 LDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
11 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 LDU was last recorded at 133,245 miles on 25 Feb 2022, 6,184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,061 miles · 6 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
6,184 miles
Average per year
8,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 133,245 miles
  • 2021 – 127,061 miles
  • 2019 – 118,063 miles
  • 2018 – 111,432 miles
  • 2017 – 99,717 miles
  • 2016 – 95,060 miles
  • 2015 – 86,117 miles
  • 2014 – 72,905 miles
  • 2013 – 61,376 miles
  • 2012 – 49,752 miles
  • 2011 – 35,764 miles
  • 2010 – 32,406 miles
  • 2009 – 26,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,245 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front brake flexy poor condition, corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front tyre 3.5mm, uneven wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear tyre 3mm, runout, uneven wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • All shockers poor condition, corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both rear upper shocker top mountings poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,245 miles (+6,184)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    133,245 miles
    Test number
    754522980895
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass127,061 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    127,061 miles
    Test number
    482882692140
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail127,047 miles (+8,984)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,047 miles
    Test number
    754624549385
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached upper attachment bracket (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached upper attachment bracket (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass118,063 miles (+6,631)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,063 miles
    Test number
    771547083734
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass111,432 miles (+27)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    111,432 miles
    Test number
    341255352741
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre 2.5mm, worn on edges,uneven wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake flexy poor condition, corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre 3.5mm, uneven wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre 3mm, runout, uneven wear
    • AdvisoryAll shockers poor condition, corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear upper shocker top mountings poor condition

  6. Fail111,405 miles (+11,688)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,405 miles
    Test number
    214100511108
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure distored (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre 2,5mm, worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake flexy poor condition, corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre 3.5mm, uneven wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre 3mm, runout, uneven wear
    • AdvisoryAll shockers poor condition, corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear upper shocker top mountings poor condition

  7. Pass99,717 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    99,717 miles
    Test number
    621636420295
    • AdvisoryEML light on

  8. Fail99,717 miles (+4,657)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,717 miles
    Test number
    399935999887
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported Clamp missing (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryEML light on

  9. Pass95,060 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    95,060 miles
    Test number
    975014267481
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  10. Fail95,060 miles (+8,943)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,060 miles
    Test number
    496928052151
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emissions abandoned readings too low to active dsm (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  11. Pass86,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    86,117 miles
    Test number
    835644665100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail86,117 miles (+13,212)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,117 miles
    Test number
    819970265177
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass72,905 miles (+11,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    72,905 miles
    Test number
    398122564163
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass61,376 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    61,376 miles
    Test number
    518274553147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail61,376 miles (+11,624)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,376 miles
    Test number
    298044653173
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass49,752 miles (+13,988)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    49,752 miles
    Test number
    666988732195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,764 miles (+3,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    35,764 miles
    Test number
    889188431132
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass32,406 miles (+5,832)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    32,406 miles
    Test number
    953928230234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    26,574 miles
    Test number
    934317449226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 LDU

Does LD56 LDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 LDU expired on 24 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 LDU?
The MOT on LD56 LDU expired on 24 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 LDU done?
LD56 LDU was recorded at 133,245 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2022, an average of 8,550 miles a year.
Has LD56 LDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 LDU has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LD56 LDU 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 LDU find?
LD56 LDU passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2022 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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