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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

LD56 ZTLMOT history

LD56 ZTL is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 28 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 64,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

LD56 ZTL 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 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
64,146 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 ZTL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 ZTL was last recorded at 64,146 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,838 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
308 miles
Average per year
2,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 64,146 miles
  • 2024 – 63,838 miles
  • 2023 – 63,472 miles
  • 2022 – 61,738 miles
  • 2021 – 60,503 miles
  • 2020 – 59,909 miles
  • 2019 – 58,816 miles
  • 2018 – 56,880 miles
  • 2017 – 55,342 miles
  • 2016 – 53,967 miles
  • 2015 – 47,468 miles
  • 2014 – 41,527 miles
  • 2013 – 38,712 miles
  • 2011 – 36,058 miles
  • 2010 – 29,811 miles
  • 2009 – 24,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,146 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,146 miles (+308)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    64,146 miles
    Test number
    708739445731
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass63,838 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    63,838 miles
    Test number
    363704553028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,472 miles (+1,734)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    63,472 miles
    Test number
    724139799582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,738 miles (+1,235)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    61,738 miles
    Test number
    462518182946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    60,503 miles
    Test number
    202547587576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail60,501 miles (+592)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,501 miles
    Test number
    343697432571
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass59,909 miles (+1,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    59,909 miles
    Test number
    968883927895
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass58,816 miles (+1,936)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,816 miles
    Test number
    926642703146
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass56,880 miles (+1,538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    56,880 miles
    Test number
    791335131320
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing low

  10. Pass55,342 miles (+1,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    55,342 miles
    Test number
    348259427680
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing close to wear indicator

  11. Pass53,967 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    53,967 miles
    Test number
    298385199336
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail53,967 miles (+6,499)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,967 miles
    Test number
    915908489861
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass47,468 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    47,468 miles
    Test number
    215113085059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres worn on the shoulders.

  14. Fail47,468 miles (+5,941)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,468 miles
    Test number
    568783285097
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres worn on the shoulders.

  15. Pass41,527 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    41,527 miles
    Test number
    548683494003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNsr tyre - cuts on the outer wall

  16. FailMileage not read3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    799502894070
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNsr tyre - cuts on the outer wall

  17. Pass38,712 miles (+552)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    38,712 miles
    Test number
    696643493039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail38,160 miles (+2,102)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,160 miles
    Test number
    526696483052
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass36,058 miles (+6,247)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    36,058 miles
    Test number
    359786071255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail29,811 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,811 miles
    Test number
    152029950201
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass29,811 miles (+5,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    29,811 miles
    Test number
    862299350280
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass24,775 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    24,775 miles
    Test number
    703138469292
    • NoteBoth number plates deteriorating slightly

  23. Fail24,775 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,775 miles
    Test number
    814958769283
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteBoth number plates deteriorating slightly

Questions about LD56 ZTL

Does LD56 ZTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 ZTL is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD56 ZTL?
The MOT on LD56 ZTL is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 ZTL done?
LD56 ZTL was recorded at 64,146 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 2,447 miles a year.
Has LD56 ZTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 ZTL has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LD56 ZTL 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 ZTL find?
LD56 ZTL passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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