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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LD58 GCUMOT history

LD58 GCU is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 22 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2025 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 207,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2024.

LD58 GCU black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Jan 2025
Mileage
207,824 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2024
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
13,641 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD58 GCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD58 GCU was last recorded at 207,824 miles on 11 Jan 2024, 12,084 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,740 miles · 20 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
12,084 miles
Average per year
13,641 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 207,824 miles
  • 2022 – 195,740 miles
  • 2021 – 178,236 miles
  • 2020 – 163,306 miles
  • 2019 – 153,070 miles
  • 2018 – 126,039 miles
  • 2016 – 119,370 miles
  • 2015 – 91,741 miles
  • 2014 – 73,773 miles
  • 2013 – 72,004 miles
  • 2012 – 49,756 miles
  • 2011 – 40,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,824 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension components slightly corroded

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 Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,824 miles (+12,084)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    207,824 miles
    Test number
    621213153286
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension components slightly corroded

  2. Pass195,740 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    195,740 miles
    Test number
    520517790077
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail195,740 miles (+17,504)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,740 miles
    Test number
    886249328660
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass178,236 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    178,236 miles
    Test number
    250568276694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail178,236 miles (+14,572)2 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,236 miles
    Test number
    496081959023
    • 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))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass163,664 miles (+358)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    163,664 miles
    Test number
    555852645700
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail163,306 miles (+10,236)1 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,306 miles
    Test number
    628785807292
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle inside or outside (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip inside zone a less than 10mm + outside zone a within 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  8. Pass153,070 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    153,070 miles
    Test number
    988303974302
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail153,070 miles (+15,637)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,070 miles
    Test number
    819124724451
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass137,433 miles (+11,394)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    137,433 miles
    Test number
    944836689300
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever travel near maximum limits
    • AdvisoryRear Parking Brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

  11. Pass126,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    126,039 miles
    Test number
    725505795717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail126,037 miles (+6,667)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,037 miles
    Test number
    714663161601
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass119,370 miles (+5,408)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    119,370 miles
    Test number
    443449917122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass113,962 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    113,962 miles
    Test number
    960476362072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail113,940 miles (+22,199)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,940 miles
    Test number
    221435567036
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass91,741 miles (+14)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    91,741 miles
    Test number
    149191755497
    • NoteOsf tyre worn inner edge/cracking/split on inner side wall not to cords

  17. Fail91,727 miles (+17,954)1 failure1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,727 miles
    Test number
    195640055061
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOsf tyre worn inner edge/cracking/split on inner side wall not to cords
    • NoteOsr tyre suffering from no driven tyre distortion
    • NoteSlight blow exhaust front pipe

  18. Pass73,773 miles (+1,769)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    73,773 miles
    Test number
    936714364078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,004 miles (+81)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    72,004 miles
    Test number
    798456063224
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail71,923 miles (+22,167)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,923 miles
    Test number
    899662263203
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass49,756 miles (+9,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    49,756 miles
    Test number
    346561742404
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass40,023 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    40,023 miles
    Test number
    409806961218
    • 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)

Questions about LD58 GCU

Does LD58 GCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD58 GCU expired on 14 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD58 GCU?
The MOT on LD58 GCU expired on 14 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD58 GCU done?
LD58 GCU was recorded at 207,824 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2024, an average of 13,641 miles a year.
Has LD58 GCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD58 GCU has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LD58 GCU 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 GCU find?
LD58 GCU passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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