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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,988 cc

LD56 ZTXMOT history

LD56 ZTX is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 166,324 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

LD56 ZTX silver Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
166,324 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 ZTX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 ZTX was last recorded at 166,324 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 9,530 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,794 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
9,530 miles
Average per year
9,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,324 miles
  • 2024 – 156,794 miles
  • 2023 – 141,826 miles
  • 2022 – 133,419 miles
  • 2021 – 120,860 miles
  • 2020 – 113,578 miles
  • 2019 – 107,297 miles
  • 2018 – 98,487 miles
  • 2017 – 86,776 miles
  • 2016 – 77,309 miles
  • 2015 – 67,458 miles
  • 2014 – 56,833 miles
  • 2013 – 42,736 miles
  • 2012 – 32,705 miles
  • 2011 – 27,669 miles
  • 2010 – 23,746 miles
  • 2009 – 19,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,324 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear exhaust brackets corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,324 miles (+9,530)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    166,324 miles
    Test number
    749983640338
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Pass156,794 miles (+14,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    156,794 miles
    Test number
    376250169458
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass141,826 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    141,826 miles
    Test number
    768519558088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust brackets corroded

  4. Fail141,820 miles (+8,401)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,820 miles
    Test number
    481327406047
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust brackets corroded

  5. Pass133,419 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    133,419 miles
    Test number
    547073107776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail133,419 miles (+12,559)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,419 miles
    Test number
    832091863187
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass120,860 miles (+7,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    120,860 miles
    Test number
    161567325769
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass113,578 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    113,578 miles
    Test number
    661511978051
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail113,578 miles (+6,281)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,578 miles
    Test number
    833033725127
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass107,297 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,297 miles
    Test number
    655154416711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail107,297 miles (+8,810)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,297 miles
    Test number
    976434371312
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 239 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 239 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass98,487 miles (+11,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    98,487 miles
    Test number
    984165533769
    • AdvisorySlight play in off side rear suspension

  13. Pass86,776 miles (+9,467)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    86,776 miles
    Test number
    304150172674
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres out of shape, feathered
    • AdvisoryFree play in off side rear suspension
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre smooth on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre worn low on outer edge
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  14. Pass77,309 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    77,309 miles
    Test number
    783694637823
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail77,309 miles (+9,851)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,309 miles
    Test number
    862860254476
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass67,458 miles (+10,625)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    67,458 miles
    Test number
    688422281964
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  17. Pass56,833 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    56,833 miles
    Test number
    178852434301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,800 miles (+14,064)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,800 miles
    Test number
    456152224492
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass42,736 miles (+10,031)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    42,736 miles
    Test number
    485202213317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,705 miles (+5,036)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    32,705 miles
    Test number
    737590972265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,669 miles (+3,923)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    27,669 miles
    Test number
    426060951256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    23,746 miles
    Test number
    310916140458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail23,746 miles (+3,788)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,746 miles
    Test number
    823396040221
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass19,958 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    19,958 miles
    Test number
    321183779470
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD56 ZTX

Does LD56 ZTX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 ZTX expired on 29 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 ZTX?
The MOT on LD56 ZTX expired on 29 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 ZTX done?
LD56 ZTX was recorded at 166,324 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 9,101 miles a year.
Has LD56 ZTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 ZTX has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LD56 ZTX 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 ZTX find?
LD56 ZTX passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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