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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,000 cc

LD56 LDZMOT history

LD56 LDZ is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 25 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 28 Jun 2025 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 135,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2024.

LD56 LDZ black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Jun 2025
Mileage
135,013 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2024
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 LDZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 LDZ was last recorded at 135,013 miles on 29 Jun 2024, 945 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,068 miles · 16 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
945 miles
Average per year
6,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 135,013 miles
  • 2023 – 134,068 miles
  • 2022 – 130,917 miles
  • 2021 – 127,455 miles
  • 2020 – 126,429 miles
  • 2019 – 123,210 miles
  • 2018 – 116,809 miles
  • 2017 – 107,916 miles
  • 2016 – 99,690 miles
  • 2015 – 85,011 miles
  • 2014 – 78,511 miles
  • 2013 – 73,558 miles
  • 2012 – 64,632 miles
  • 2011 – 56,311 miles
  • 2010 – 47,570 miles
  • 2009 – 44,205 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,013 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,013 miles (+945)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    135,013 miles
    Test number
    506118460957
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass134,068 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    134,068 miles
    Test number
    750736239017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail134,067 miles (+3,150)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,067 miles
    Test number
    130990074856
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Hose (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Hose (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass130,917 miles (+3,462)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    130,917 miles
    Test number
    307086975234
    • AdvisoryCar underside waxed oiled
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass127,455 miles (+1,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    127,455 miles
    Test number
    316807863460
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass126,429 miles (+3,219)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    126,429 miles
    Test number
    109428865182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass123,210 miles (+6,401)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,210 miles
    Test number
    567676166923
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass116,809 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    116,809 miles
    Test number
    930638567050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail116,808 miles (+8,892)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,808 miles
    Test number
    832834042415
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass107,916 miles (+8,226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    107,916 miles
    Test number
    953599236490
    • 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)

  11. Pass99,690 miles (+14,679)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    99,690 miles
    Test number
    370558882310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,011 miles (+6,500)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    85,011 miles
    Test number
    247130055180
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass78,511 miles (+4,953)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    78,511 miles
    Test number
    485561664131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,558 miles (+8,926)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    73,558 miles
    Test number
    427886663136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  15. Pass64,632 miles (+8,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    64,632 miles
    Test number
    127044322063
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass56,311 miles (+8,741)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    56,311 miles
    Test number
    307432731035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,570 miles (+3,365)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    47,570 miles
    Test number
    202012720048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,205 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    44,205 miles
    Test number
    414333959238
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail44,190 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,190 miles
    Test number
    554523759276
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LD56 LDZ

Does LD56 LDZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 LDZ expired on 28 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 LDZ?
The MOT on LD56 LDZ expired on 28 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 LDZ done?
LD56 LDZ was recorded at 135,013 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2024, an average of 6,136 miles a year.
Has LD56 LDZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 LDZ has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LD56 LDZ 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 LDZ find?
LD56 LDZ passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2024 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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