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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,000 cc

LB57 MBFMOT history

LB57 MBF is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 142,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
142,370 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,271 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 MBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 MBF was last recorded at 142,370 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 7,684 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,686 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,684 miles
Average per year
7,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,370 miles
  • 2025 – 134,686 miles
  • 2024 – 129,964 miles
  • 2023 – 124,870 miles
  • 2022 – 119,172 miles
  • 2021 – 115,398 miles
  • 2020 – 109,770 miles
  • 2019 – 101,563 miles
  • 2018 – 93,350 miles
  • 2017 – 83,514 miles
  • 2016 – 75,114 miles
  • 2015 – 69,691 miles
  • 2014 – 60,973 miles
  • 2013 – 50,097 miles
  • 2012 – 37,592 miles
  • 2011 – 29,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,370 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,370 miles (+7,684)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    142,370 miles
    Test number
    813708698327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass134,686 miles (+4,722)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    134,686 miles
    Test number
    854081749567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,964 miles (+5,094)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    129,964 miles
    Test number
    727273838117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass124,870 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    124,870 miles
    Test number
    182624893953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail124,870 miles (+5,698)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,870 miles
    Test number
    387723001115
    • MajorRear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Scorched and Scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass119,172 miles (+3,774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    119,172 miles
    Test number
    784659300574
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt slight worn / fraying

  7. Pass115,398 miles (+5,628)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    115,398 miles
    Test number
    216889161112
    • AdvisoryFuel filter very rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass109,770 miles (+8,207)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    109,770 miles
    Test number
    304168620071
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass101,563 miles (+8,213)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,563 miles
    Test number
    114307593771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,350 miles (+9,836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    93,350 miles
    Test number
    643522516419
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt frayed

  11. Pass83,514 miles (+8,400)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    83,514 miles
    Test number
    892600133958
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting to wear close to tread wear bars
    • AdvisoryInternal mirror loose
    • AdvisoryRear tyres slight wear on outer edges

  12. Pass75,114 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    75,114 miles
    Test number
    120163463680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,111 miles (+5,420)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,111 miles
    Test number
    312311970494
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  14. Pass69,691 miles (+8,718)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    69,691 miles
    Test number
    318934305237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass60,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    60,973 miles
    Test number
    357396004221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,973 miles (+10,876)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,973 miles
    Test number
    509665704248
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  17. Pass50,097 miles (+12,505)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    50,097 miles
    Test number
    567727503217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,592 miles (+7,949)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,592 miles
    Test number
    476225372062
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  19. Pass29,643 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    29,643 miles
    Test number
    528361321094
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail29,643 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,643 miles
    Test number
    596001621079
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB57 MBF

Does LB57 MBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 MBF is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 MBF?
The MOT on LB57 MBF is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 MBF done?
LB57 MBF was recorded at 142,370 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 7,271 miles a year.
Has LB57 MBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 MBF has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LB57 MBF 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 LB57 MBF find?
LB57 MBF passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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