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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,998 cc

LD56 ZSLMOT history

LD56 ZSL is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 148,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

LD56 ZSL silver Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
148,012 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 ZSL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 ZSL was last recorded at 148,012 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,006 miles · 25 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
7,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,012 miles
  • 2025 – 140,624 miles
  • 2024 – 129,089 miles
  • 2023 – 105,865 miles
  • 2022 – 90,725 miles
  • 2021 – 89,148 miles
  • 2020 – 83,348 miles
  • 2019 – 77,806 miles
  • 2018 – 69,835 miles
  • 2017 – 61,083 miles
  • 2016 – 60,665 miles
  • 2015 – 57,518 miles
  • 2014 – 53,175 miles
  • 2013 – 43,113 miles
  • 2012 – 35,009 miles
  • 2011 – 28,362 miles
  • 2010 – 23,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,012 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,012 miles (+6)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    148,012 miles
    Test number
    260850295896
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail148,006 miles (+7,382)9 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,006 miles
    Test number
    994717540237
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass140,624 miles (+11,535)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    140,624 miles
    Test number
    651277150116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,089 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    129,089 miles
    Test number
    843648992779
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail129,063 miles (+23,198)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,063 miles
    Test number
    810143087556
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass105,865 miles (+15,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    105,865 miles
    Test number
    963493965963
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass90,725 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    90,725 miles
    Test number
    291213300010
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail90,724 miles (+1,576)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,724 miles
    Test number
    327580976081
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass89,148 miles (+5,800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    89,148 miles
    Test number
    478709040849
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMiddle to rear joiner on exhaust in poor condition
  10. Pass83,348 miles (+5,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,348 miles
    Test number
    328287637730
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass77,806 miles (+7,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    77,806 miles
    Test number
    569516433521
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass69,835 miles (+8,752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    69,835 miles
    Test number
    107137971873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass61,083 miles (+418)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    61,083 miles
    Test number
    495054211577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,665 miles (+3,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    60,665 miles
    Test number
    614733360977
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass57,518 miles (+4,343)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    57,518 miles
    Test number
    828376647511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,175 miles (+10,062)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    53,175 miles
    Test number
    145844914352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,113 miles (+8,104)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    43,113 miles
    Test number
    126045923037
    • NoteSill covers fitted
  18. Pass35,009 miles (+6,647)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    35,009 miles
    Test number
    898987312027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,362 miles (+5,128)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    28,362 miles
    Test number
    489431421017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    23,234 miles
    Test number
    552119210011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 ZSL

Does LD56 ZSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 ZSL is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD56 ZSL?
The MOT on LD56 ZSL is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 ZSL done?
LD56 ZSL was recorded at 148,012 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 7,747 miles a year.
Has LD56 ZSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 ZSL has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LD56 ZSL 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 ZSL find?
LD56 ZSL passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 6 more.

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