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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,000 cc

LD56 ZRFMOT history

LD56 ZRF is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 122,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2025.

LD56 ZRF black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2026
Mileage
122,035 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 ZRF
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
30 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 ZRF was last recorded at 122,035 miles on 12 Aug 2025, 5,433 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,602 miles · 16 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
5,433 miles
Average per year
6,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,035 miles
  • 2024 – 116,602 miles
  • 2023 – 115,753 miles
  • 2020 – 114,265 miles
  • 2019 – 108,477 miles
  • 2018 – 98,818 miles
  • 2017 – 90,542 miles
  • 2016 – 86,109 miles
  • 2015 – 81,594 miles
  • 2014 – 70,564 miles
  • 2012 – 53,378 miles
  • 2011 – 38,204 miles
  • 2010 – 28,650 miles
  • 2009 – 18,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,035 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass122,035 miles (+5,433)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    122,035 miles
    Test number
    323956656360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass116,602 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    116,602 miles
    Test number
    119410271013
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail116,602 miles (+849)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,602 miles
    Test number
    748361343258
    • DangerousFront Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass115,753 miles (+1,488)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    115,753 miles
    Test number
    922767097595
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass114,265 miles (+5,788)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    114,265 miles
    Test number
    917509692154
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass108,477 miles (+9,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,477 miles
    Test number
    592338891738
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass98,818 miles (+8,276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    98,818 miles
    Test number
    337215159729
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass90,542 miles (+4,433)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    90,542 miles
    Test number
    500893939420
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  9. Pass86,109 miles (+4,502)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    86,109 miles
    Test number
    420916918994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail81,607 miles (+13)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,607 miles
    Test number
    500165922275
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  11. Pass81,594 miles (+11,030)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    81,594 miles
    Test number
    508521955079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,564 miles (+1,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    70,564 miles
    Test number
    569189754039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass69,105 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    69,105 miles
    Test number
    147391024458
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail69,105 miles (+15,727)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,105 miles
    Test number
    907620424093
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass53,378 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    53,378 miles
    Test number
    917047402332
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail53,378 miles (+15,174)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,378 miles
    Test number
    118297102306
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass38,204 miles (+9,554)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    38,204 miles
    Test number
    995493491290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,650 miles (+517)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    28,650 miles
    Test number
    982242490280
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn slightly uneven and close to legal limit
    • NoteRear tyres slightly perished inbetween tread
  19. Fail28,133 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,133 miles
    Test number
    253687070268
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  20. Pass28,133 miles (+9,851)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    28,133 miles
    Test number
    902507670233
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  21. Pass18,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    18,282 miles
    Test number
    232876169222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 ZRF

Does LD56 ZRF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 ZRF expired on 11 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 ZRF?
The MOT on LD56 ZRF expired on 11 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 ZRF done?
LD56 ZRF was recorded at 122,035 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2025, an average of 6,532 miles a year.
Has LD56 ZRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 ZRF has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LD56 ZRF 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 ZRF find?
LD56 ZRF passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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