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Saab 9-3

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LD58 GAUMOT history

LD58 GAU is a grey diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 23 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2023 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 185,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2022.

LD58 GAU 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 28 Mar 2023
Mileage
185,288 mi
At MOT on 29 Mar 2022
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD58 GAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD58 GAU was last recorded at 185,288 miles on 29 Mar 2022, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,255 miles · 21 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
11,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 185,288 miles
  • 2021 – 168,933 miles
  • 2020 – 162,862 miles
  • 2019 – 152,018 miles
  • 2018 – 136,596 miles
  • 2017 – 123,293 miles
  • 2016 – 111,539 miles
  • 2015 – 101,148 miles
  • 2014 – 93,599 miles
  • 2013 – 86,945 miles
  • 2011 – 64,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,288 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,288 miles (+33)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    185,288 miles
    Test number
    223649809775
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Fail185,255 miles (+16,322)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,255 miles
    Test number
    569797613971
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass168,933 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    168,933 miles
    Test number
    516441512290
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail168,929 miles (+6,067)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,929 miles
    Test number
    217163553041
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass162,862 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    162,862 miles
    Test number
    407980975704
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn

  6. Fail162,862 miles (+10,844)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,862 miles
    Test number
    984072908753
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn

  7. Pass152,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    152,018 miles
    Test number
    433418623619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail152,018 miles (+15,422)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,018 miles
    Test number
    944136619070
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass136,596 miles (+13,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    136,596 miles
    Test number
    481746588153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass123,293 miles (+11,754)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    123,293 miles
    Test number
    510283140251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    111,539 miles
    Test number
    438881134631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail111,539 miles (+10,391)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,539 miles
    Test number
    416716556814
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass101,148 miles (+7,549)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    101,148 miles
    Test number
    389110375069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,599 miles (+6,654)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    93,599 miles
    Test number
    747899164025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,945 miles (+93)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    86,945 miles
    Test number
    458168173076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail86,852 miles (+22,668)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,852 miles
    Test number
    189334173403
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass64,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    64,184 miles
    Test number
    678631971257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD58 GAU

Does LD58 GAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD58 GAU expired on 28 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD58 GAU?
The MOT on LD58 GAU expired on 28 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD58 GAU done?
LD58 GAU was recorded at 185,288 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2022, an average of 11,534 miles a year.
Has LD58 GAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD58 GAU has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LD58 GAU 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 GAU find?
LD58 GAU passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear road wheel slightly distorted.

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