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Saab 9-3

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LD58 FZRMOT history

LD58 FZR is a red diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 183,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

LD58 FZR red 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 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
183,686 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD58 FZR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD58 FZR was last recorded at 183,686 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 619 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,067 miles · 23 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
619 miles
Average per year
7,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,686 miles
  • 2023 – 183,067 miles
  • 2022 – 180,413 miles
  • 2021 – 176,208 miles
  • 2019 – 175,940 miles
  • 2018 – 164,364 miles
  • 2017 – 154,707 miles
  • 2016 – 142,420 miles
  • 2015 – 133,858 miles
  • 2014 – 129,198 miles
  • 2013 – 118,528 miles
  • 2012 – 100,500 miles
  • 2011 – 73,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,686 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFuel filter area damp

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.

  • Surface corrosion to exhaust system.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Carried out inspection under wet conditions.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,686 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    183,686 miles
    Test number
    805917047683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter area damp

  2. Fail183,686 miles (+619)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,686 miles
    Test number
    285299407468
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter area damp

  3. Pass183,067 miles (+2,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    183,067 miles
    Test number
    967879679330
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass180,413 miles (+4,205)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    180,413 miles
    Test number
    201879423552
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear 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))

  5. Pass176,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    176,208 miles
    Test number
    187199114494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail176,208 miles (+268)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,208 miles
    Test number
    999956122918
    • DangerousFront Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

  7. Pass175,940 miles (+11,576)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    175,940 miles
    Test number
    131495303995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass164,364 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    164,364 miles
    Test number
    762831102817
    • AdvisoryCarried out inspection under wet conditions.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to exhaust system.

  9. Fail164,353 miles (+9,646)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,353 miles
    Test number
    133679157114
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCarried out inspection under wet conditions.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to exhaust system.

  10. Pass154,707 miles (+173)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    154,707 miles
    Test number
    110369255132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover, under cover & sill covers fitted obscuring some testable components.
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose.
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to exhaust system.

  11. Fail154,534 miles (+12,114)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,534 miles
    Test number
    298632235570
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover, under cover & sill covers fitted obscuring some testable components.
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose.
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to exhaust system.

  12. Pass142,420 miles (+8,562)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    142,420 miles
    Test number
    365885769504
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to exhaust system
    • AdvisoryUnder cover fitted

  13. Pass133,858 miles (+247)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    133,858 miles
    Test number
    701717393321
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Fail133,611 miles (+4,413)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,611 miles
    Test number
    130206495738
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  15. Pass129,198 miles (+10,670)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    129,198 miles
    Test number
    177255724396
    • NoteBoth rear tyres distorted
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass118,528 miles (+18,028)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    118,528 miles
    Test number
    267786623355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass100,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    100,500 miles
    Test number
    979468722376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail100,500 miles (+3,004)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,500 miles
    Test number
    165158522320
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass97,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    97,496 miles
    Test number
    959886022205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail97,496 miles (+24,141)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,496 miles
    Test number
    328386222231
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Fail73,355 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,355 miles
    Test number
    528516431263
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass73,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    73,355 miles
    Test number
    948316131288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD58 FZR

Does LD58 FZR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD58 FZR is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD58 FZR?
The MOT on LD58 FZR 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 LD58 FZR done?
LD58 FZR was recorded at 183,686 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 7,537 miles a year.
Has LD58 FZR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD58 FZR has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LD58 FZR 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 LD58 FZR find?
LD58 FZR passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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