
Saab 9-3
Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc
LD56 ZSPMOT history
LD56 ZSP is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 5 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 117,346 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 117,346 mi
- At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,479 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD56 ZSP
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,910 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 5 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD56 ZSP was last recorded at 117,346 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 117,341 miles · 8 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 5,479 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 117,346 miles
- 2024 – 105,940 miles
- 2023 – 100,660 miles
- 2022 – 96,694 miles
- 2020 – 95,275 miles
- 2018 – 85,260 miles
- 2017 – 77,055 miles
- 2016 – 71,862 miles
- 2015 – 64,507 miles
- 2013 – 53,661 miles
- 2012 – 42,407 miles
- 2011 – 34,789 miles
- 2010 – 31,260 miles
- 2009 – 27,140 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2026
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Engine management light illuminated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 26 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,346 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 117,346 miles
- Test number
- 801567571480
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail117,341 miles (+11,401)5 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,341 miles
- Test number
- 918705966326
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass105,940 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 105,940 miles
- Test number
- 635780959495
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
Fail105,940 miles (+5,280)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,940 miles
- Test number
- 859743922847
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
Pass100,660 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 100,660 miles
- Test number
- 737634919601
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,657 miles (+6)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,657 miles
- Test number
- 171846590740
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Chassis out rigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emissions limit 0.50
Fail100,651 miles (+3,957)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,651 miles
- Test number
- 887281453255
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorFront Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill strengthen plate (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass96,694 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 96,694 miles
- Test number
- 560512584246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,690 miles (+1,415)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,690 miles
- Test number
- 315143850556
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass95,275 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 95,275 miles
- Test number
- 254672433769
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,263 miles (+3,460)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,263 miles
- Test number
- 847164717926
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass91,803 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 91,803 miles
- Test number
- 176557485044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,803 miles (+6,543)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,803 miles
- Test number
- 897571359381
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Pass85,260 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 85,260 miles
- Test number
- 289935615765
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers have slight corrosion to outer casing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail85,260 miles (+8,205)3 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,260 miles
- Test number
- 871864157685
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers have slight corrosion to outer casing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass77,055 miles (+5,193)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 77,055 miles
- Test number
- 215715177367
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass71,862 miles (+7,355)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 71,862 miles
- Test number
- 732804398961
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,507 miles (+10,846)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 64,507 miles
- Test number
- 918310715115
- NoteAll four tyres worn on inside edges
Pass53,661 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 53,661 miles
- Test number
- 666647613351
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail53,661 miles (+11,254)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,661 miles
- Test number
- 348885313346
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass42,407 miles (+7,618)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 42,407 miles
- Test number
- 489164412427
- 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)
Pass34,789 miles (+3,529)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 34,789 miles
- Test number
- 348128301334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,260 miles (+4,120)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 31,260 miles
- Test number
- 310323190286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,140 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 27,140 miles
- Test number
- 662739899292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD56 ZSP
- Does LD56 ZSP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 ZSP is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD56 ZSP?
- The MOT on LD56 ZSP is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD56 ZSP done?
- LD56 ZSP was recorded at 117,346 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 5,479 miles a year.
- Has LD56 ZSP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD56 ZSP has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LD56 ZSP 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 ZSP find?
- LD56 ZSP passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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