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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,000 cc

LD56 ZTCMOT history

LD56 ZTC is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 15 Apr 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 105,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2025.

LD56 ZTC grey Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Apr 2025
Mileage
105,102 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 ZTC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD56 ZTC was last recorded at 105,102 miles on 24 Jun 2025, 316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,786 miles · 16 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
316 miles
Average per year
5,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,102 miles
  • 2024 – 104,786 miles
  • 2023 – 104,061 miles
  • 2022 – 103,509 miles
  • 2020 – 100,408 miles
  • 2019 – 96,975 miles
  • 2018 – 92,364 miles
  • 2017 – 91,530 miles
  • 2016 – 76,046 miles
  • 2015 – 62,943 miles
  • 2014 – 57,086 miles
  • 2013 – 52,925 miles
  • 2012 – 44,814 miles
  • 2011 – 33,807 miles
  • 2010 – 28,536 miles
  • 2009 – 23,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail105,102 miles
  • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Slight scratching to windscreen n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Screw in o/s/r tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail105,102 miles (+316)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,102 miles
    Test number
    516725132488
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

  2. Pass104,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    104,786 miles
    Test number
    848799415001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail104,786 miles (+725)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,786 miles
    Test number
    575498509183
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  4. Pass104,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    104,061 miles
    Test number
    817553971147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail104,061 miles (+552)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,061 miles
    Test number
    183985553362
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps two bulbs replaced RB239 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass103,509 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    103,509 miles
    Test number
    409180308098
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail103,508 miles (+3,100)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,508 miles
    Test number
    607519342513
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass100,408 miles (+3,433)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    100,408 miles
    Test number
    718477791984
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass96,975 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    96,975 miles
    Test number
    525102823693
    • AdvisorySlight scratching to windscreen n/s
    • AdvisoryScrew in o/s/r tyre

  10. Fail96,975 miles (+4,611)9 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,975 miles
    Test number
    783964265976
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight scratching to windscreen n/s
    • AdvisoryScrew in o/s/r tyre
    • AdvisoryUnable to test internal h/lamp adjuster, -headlamps inop

  11. Pass92,364 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    92,364 miles
    Test number
    410742960782
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

  12. Fail92,364 miles (+834)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,364 miles
    Test number
    734947888022
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 / 45 / 15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

  13. Pass91,530 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    91,530 miles
    Test number
    781086784225
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail91,530 miles (+15,484)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,530 miles
    Test number
    368059653212
    • Repaired at testFront Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass76,046 miles (+13,103)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    76,046 miles
    Test number
    377985038002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    62,943 miles
    Test number
    906106915236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail62,943 miles (+5,857)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,943 miles
    Test number
    395786115418
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  18. Pass57,086 miles (+4,161)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    57,086 miles
    Test number
    396291554482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,925 miles (+8,111)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    52,925 miles
    Test number
    376105513344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,814 miles (+11,007)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    44,814 miles
    Test number
    356188572465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,807 miles (+5,271)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    33,807 miles
    Test number
    569450881239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,536 miles (+5,532)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    28,536 miles
    Test number
    204685180288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    23,004 miles
    Test number
    301145559351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 ZTC

Does LD56 ZTC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 ZTC expired on 15 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 ZTC?
The MOT on LD56 ZTC expired on 15 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 ZTC done?
LD56 ZTC was recorded at 105,102 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2025, an average of 5,294 miles a year.
Has LD56 ZTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 ZTC has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LD56 ZTC 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 ZTC find?
LD56 ZTC failed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2025 with 1 major defect: dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam.

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