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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc

LD56 ZRCMOT history

LD56 ZRC is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 149,941 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

LD56 ZRC black 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 6 May 2027
Mileage
149,941 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,010 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 ZRC
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 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 ZRC was last recorded at 149,941 miles on 7 May 2026, 3,706 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Sept 2019: 101,863 miles, lower than 888,888 miles on 13 Sept 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
146,235 miles · 20 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
3,706 miles
Average per year
7,010 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,941 miles
  • 2024 – 146,235 miles
  • 2023 – 131,310 miles
  • 2022 – 118,106 miles
  • 2021 – 107,341 miles
  • 2019 – 101,873 miles
  • 2018 – 888,888 miles
  • 2017 – 79,250 miles
  • 2016 – 74,310 miles
  • 2015 – 69,279 miles
  • 2014 – 64,516 miles
  • 2013 – 60,018 miles
  • 2012 – 59,433 miles
  • 2011 – 53,167 miles
  • 2010 – 45,049 miles
  • 2009 – 33,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,941 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,941 miles (+3,706)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    149,941 miles
    Test number
    732980476336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass146,235 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    146,235 miles
    Test number
    472133881490
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail146,235 miles (+14,925)1 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,235 miles
    Test number
    402351762929
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass131,310 miles (+13,204)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    131,310 miles
    Test number
    941046776156
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also split in inner side wall and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split in inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass118,106 miles (+172)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    118,106 miles
    Test number
    993915004701
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  6. Fail117,934 miles (+10,593)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,934 miles
    Test number
    793133795388
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass107,341 miles (+5,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    107,341 miles
    Test number
    264200911551
    • 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))
  8. Pass101,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    101,873 miles
    Test number
    280210926088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail101,863 miles (-787,025)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,863 miles
    Test number
    607143165678
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  10. Pass888,888 miles (+800,002)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    888,888 miles
    Test number
    464943927419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,886 miles (+9,636)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,886 miles
    Test number
    383388446108
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  12. Pass79,250 miles (+1,400)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    79,250 miles
    Test number
    758761483481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,850 miles (+3,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    77,850 miles
    Test number
    907341463324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass74,310 miles (+5,031)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    74,310 miles
    Test number
    190461698316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,279 miles (+4,763)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    69,279 miles
    Test number
    165941445454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,516 miles (+4,498)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    64,516 miles
    Test number
    667954934047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,018 miles (+585)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    60,018 miles
    Test number
    837341153030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,433 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    59,433 miles
    Test number
    558445152243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,432 miles (+6,265)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,432 miles
    Test number
    158154752219
    • FailureInner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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 damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass53,167 miles (+8,118)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    53,167 miles
    Test number
    777547561283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,049 miles (+11,650)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    45,049 miles
    Test number
    660146450260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    33,399 miles
    Test number
    384734669495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 ZRC

Does LD56 ZRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 ZRC is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD56 ZRC?
The MOT on LD56 ZRC is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 ZRC done?
LD56 ZRC was recorded at 149,941 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 7,010 miles a year.
Has LD56 ZRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 ZRC has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LD56 ZRC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Sept 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD56 ZRC find?
LD56 ZRC passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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