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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LB07 XALMOT history

LB07 XAL is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 12 Aug 2007. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 81,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
81,488 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 XAL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
12 Aug 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB07 XAL was last recorded at 81,488 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 2,886 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
78,602 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,886 miles
Average per year
2,703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,488 miles
  • 2025 – 78,602 miles
  • 2024 – 77,662 miles
  • 2023 – 76,612 miles
  • 2022 – 75,231 miles
  • 2021 – 73,712 miles
  • 2020 – 72,541 miles
  • 2019 – 70,733 miles
  • 2018 – 68,482 miles
  • 2017 – 65,798 miles
  • 2016 – 63,082 miles
  • 2015 – 59,587 miles
  • 2014 – 55,951 miles
  • 2013 – 52,118 miles
  • 2012 – 48,554 miles
  • 2011 – 44,361 miles
  • 2010 – 37,994 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,488 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush is unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlight is faded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush is unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All 4 shocker top surrounding areas are starting to corrode . (6.2.2 (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,488 miles (+2,886)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    81,488 miles
    Test number
    228416136616
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush is unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlight is faded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush is unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All 4 shocker top surrounding areas are starting to corrode . (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  2. Pass78,602 miles (+940)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    78,602 miles
    Test number
    832079997354
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security shocker chassis area corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security shocker chassis area corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security shocker chassis area corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe alongside fuel tank bubbling (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security shocker chassis area corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  3. Pass77,662 miles (+1,050)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    77,662 miles
    Test number
    844470741861
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight is slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing is corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward facing bush is perished and also bush support brackets are corroded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Upper section near fuel tank brake pipe is slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing is corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward facing bush is perished and also bush support brackets are corroded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Body sections around lower sills are corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass76,612 miles (+1,381)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    76,612 miles
    Test number
    631642688174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded outer casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush is perished/cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded outer casing. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush is perished/cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass75,231 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    75,231 miles
    Test number
    677809082791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail75,231 miles (+1,519)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,231 miles
    Test number
    992451380788
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Outer casing corroded and leaking at base of spring seat. (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass73,712 miles (+1,171)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    73,712 miles
    Test number
    832160882626
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass72,541 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    72,541 miles
    Test number
    414605235185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Mounting broken but still supported (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Mounting broken but still supported (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  9. Fail72,541 miles (+1,808)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,541 miles
    Test number
    103159880979
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Mounting broken but still supported (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Mounting broken but still supported (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  10. Pass70,733 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    70,733 miles
    Test number
    635011517054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in the hub where the lower arm which the spring sits in it bolted through (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in the hub where the lower arm which the spring sits in it bolted through (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material one of the main front to rear brake pipes is slightly corroded at the front of the vehicle on the bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Fail70,733 miles (+2,251)1 major1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,733 miles
    Test number
    809549916007
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in the hub where the lower arm which the spring sits in it bolted through (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in the hub where the lower arm which the spring sits in it bolted through (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material one of the main front to rear brake pipes is slightly corroded at the front of the vehicle on the bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass68,482 miles (+2,684)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    68,482 miles
    Test number
    418998220742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,798 miles (+2,716)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    65,798 miles
    Test number
    638702287889
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play anti-roll -bar link
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre inner side wall has small cracks not to cords
  14. Pass63,082 miles (+3,495)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    63,082 miles
    Test number
    595073607596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,587 miles (+3,636)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    59,587 miles
    Test number
    719868175220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,951 miles (+3,833)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    55,951 miles
    Test number
    837645624252
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wall cracked not to cords
  17. Pass52,118 miles (+3,564)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    52,118 miles
    Test number
    359066223468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,554 miles (+4,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    48,554 miles
    Test number
    318232742437
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass44,361 miles (+6,367)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    44,361 miles
    Test number
    238030431215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    37,994 miles
    Test number
    741693200215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB07 XAL

Does LB07 XAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB07 XAL is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB07 XAL?
The MOT on LB07 XAL is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB07 XAL done?
LB07 XAL was recorded at 81,488 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 2,703 miles a year.
Has LB07 XAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 XAL has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LB07 XAL 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 LB07 XAL find?
LB07 XAL passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 16 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 13 more.

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