Saab 9-3
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc
LD56 ZPYMOT history
LD56 ZPY is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 118,635 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 118,635 mi
- At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,775 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD56 ZPY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 30 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD56 ZPY was last recorded at 118,635 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 118,634 miles · 19 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 4,775 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 118,635 miles
- 2025 – 118,068 miles
- 2023 – 115,754 miles
- 2022 – 114,463 miles
- 2021 – 112,581 miles
- 2020 – 111,898 miles
- 2019 – 109,729 miles
- 2017 – 104,714 miles
- 2016 – 98,678 miles
- 2015 – 91,241 miles
- 2014 – 79,566 miles
- 2013 – 74,476 miles
- 2012 – 70,764 miles
- 2011 – 64,548 miles
- 2010 – 53,601 miles
- 2009 – 37,902 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,635 miles
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber split
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012
Full MOT history
20 tests since 22 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,635 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 118,635 miles
- Test number
- 590764129766
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail118,634 miles (+566)2 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,634 miles
- Test number
- 527136552718
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply Exposed In A Damage To Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply Exposed In A Damage To Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass118,068 miles (+2,314)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 118,068 miles
- Test number
- 546104707774
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass115,754 miles (+1,291)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 115,754 miles
- Test number
- 764196922815
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass114,463 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 114,463 miles
- Test number
- 553800275540
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber split (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail114,458 miles (+1,877)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,458 miles
- Test number
- 235188637300
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply exposed in a cut outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber split (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass112,581 miles (+683)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 112,581 miles
- Test number
- 647818919256
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass111,898 miles (+2,169)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 111,898 miles
- Test number
- 860523007290
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass109,729 miles (+5,015)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 109,729 miles
- Test number
- 670214980649
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass104,714 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 104,714 miles
- Test number
- 337640840524
- Advisory225 45 R17 94W
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail104,714 miles (+6,036)3 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,714 miles
- Test number
- 941552327200
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Advisory225 45 R17 94W
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass98,678 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 98,678 miles
- Test number
- 108047534514
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,672 miles (+7,431)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,672 miles
- Test number
- 493317693542
- FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass91,241 miles (+11,675)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 91,241 miles
- Test number
- 469494872256
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber perished
Pass79,566 miles (+5,090)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 79,566 miles
- Test number
- 319716364431
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Pass74,476 miles (+3,712)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 74,476 miles
- Test number
- 389562063217
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Pass70,764 miles (+6,216)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 70,764 miles
- Test number
- 649820452259
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Pass64,548 miles (+10,947)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 64,548 miles
- Test number
- 706676851284
- NoteWear on front brake discs
- NoteWear on rear brake discs
Pass53,601 miles (+15,699)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 53,601 miles
- Test number
- 922773290267
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass37,902 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 37,902 miles
- Test number
- 760865669209
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LD56 ZPY
- Does LD56 ZPY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 ZPY is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD56 ZPY?
- The MOT on LD56 ZPY is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD56 ZPY done?
- LD56 ZPY was recorded at 118,635 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 4,775 miles a year.
- Has LD56 ZPY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD56 ZPY has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LD56 ZPY 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 ZPY find?
- LD56 ZPY passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive engine; nearside rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer, and 1 more.
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