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Saab 9-3

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LD58 UNMMOT history

LD58 UNM is a grey diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 8 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 93,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

LD58 UNM grey 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 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
93,209 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,357 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD58 UNM
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
8 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD58 UNM was last recorded at 93,209 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,207 miles · 29 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,357 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,209 miles
  • 2025 – 87,368 miles
  • 2024 – 83,190 miles
  • 2023 – 79,861 miles
  • 2022 – 77,245 miles
  • 2021 – 74,795 miles
  • 2020 – 72,485 miles
  • 2019 – 69,892 miles
  • 2018 – 64,674 miles
  • 2017 – 62,982 miles
  • 2016 – 52,122 miles
  • 2015 – 42,366 miles
  • 2014 – 29,869 miles
  • 2013 – 23,491 miles
  • 2012 – 17,945 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,209 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBoth sides rear shocker top mounts damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both drumsticks (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,209 miles (+2)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    93,209 miles
    Test number
    879749415336
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear shocker top mounts damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both drumsticks (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail93,207 miles (+5,839)2 dangerous3 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,207 miles
    Test number
    530201844995
    • 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))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear shocker top mounts damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both drumsticks (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass87,368 miles (+4,178)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    87,368 miles
    Test number
    346242699436
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt STRONG ADVISORY NEEDING REPAIRED (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass83,190 miles (+3,329)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    83,190 miles
    Test number
    458438670870
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cable hanger broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass79,861 miles (+13)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    79,861 miles
    Test number
    781680425388
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail79,848 miles (+2,603)2 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,848 miles
    Test number
    339484129946
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass77,245 miles (+29)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    77,245 miles
    Test number
    637134391564
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive G/Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail77,216 miles (+2,421)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,216 miles
    Test number
    756694351648
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive G/Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass74,795 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    74,795 miles
    Test number
    363703245876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail74,791 miles (+2,306)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,791 miles
    Test number
    992220865814
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass72,485 miles (+2,593)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    72,485 miles
    Test number
    677591413991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass69,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    69,892 miles
    Test number
    337829056537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,892 miles (+5,218)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,892 miles
    Test number
    402769139047
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

  14. Pass64,674 miles (+1,692)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    64,674 miles
    Test number
    272830226413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,982 miles (+10,860)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    62,982 miles
    Test number
    478263110420
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  16. Pass52,122 miles (+9,756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    52,122 miles
    Test number
    684417274069
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass42,366 miles (+12,497)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    42,366 miles
    Test number
    319395315474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,869 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    29,869 miles
    Test number
    439581214298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail29,868 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,868 miles
    Test number
    799750714209
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

  20. Fail29,866 miles (+6,375)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,866 miles
    Test number
    816090214265
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

  21. Pass23,491 miles (+5,546)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    23,491 miles
    Test number
    816899753282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,945 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    17,945 miles
    Test number
    987787952295
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LD58 UNM

Does LD58 UNM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD58 UNM is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD58 UNM?
The MOT on LD58 UNM is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD58 UNM done?
LD58 UNM was recorded at 93,209 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 5,357 miles a year.
Has LD58 UNM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD58 UNM has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LD58 UNM 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 UNM find?
LD58 UNM passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 5 more.

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