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Saab 9-3

Red · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LB57 MDNMOT history

LB57 MDN is a red diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 5 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2024 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 142,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2024
Mileage
142,154 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2023
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 MDN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
5 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 MDN was last recorded at 142,154 miles on 10 Jan 2023, 2,704 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,450 miles · 7 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2,704 miles
Average per year
8,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 142,154 miles
  • 2022 – 139,450 miles
  • 2020 – 136,145 miles
  • 2019 – 132,039 miles
  • 2018 – 121,672 miles
  • 2017 – 109,613 miles
  • 2016 – 98,950 miles
  • 2015 – 87,682 miles
  • 2014 – 78,046 miles
  • 2013 – 67,990 miles
  • 2012 – 59,138 miles
  • 2011 – 57,569 miles
  • 2010 – 43,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,154 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,154 miles (+2,704)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    142,154 miles
    Test number
    370192951085
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass139,450 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    139,450 miles
    Test number
    886358375632
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail139,450 miles (+3,305)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,450 miles
    Test number
    972615899390
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass136,145 miles (+4,106)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    136,145 miles
    Test number
    236363669402
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass132,039 miles (+10,367)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    132,039 miles
    Test number
    559203576141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,672 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    121,672 miles
    Test number
    411350467131
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryVery slight play at steering wheel

  7. Fail121,672 miles (+12,059)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,672 miles
    Test number
    846208715243
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryVery slight play at steering wheel

  8. Pass109,613 miles (+10,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    109,613 miles
    Test number
    624950388052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass98,950 miles (+11,268)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    98,950 miles
    Test number
    659212678398
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass87,682 miles (+9,636)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    87,682 miles
    Test number
    385339985027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,046 miles (+10,056)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    78,046 miles
    Test number
    725163334196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear tyres slightly perrished,o/s handbrake casing deteriorated, front tyres have wear on edges

  12. Pass67,990 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    67,990 miles
    Test number
    516232823156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  13. Fail67,990 miles (+8,852)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,990 miles
    Test number
    687961123124
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  14. Pass59,138 miles (+1,569)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    59,138 miles
    Test number
    545602742180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,569 miles (+14,305)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    57,569 miles
    Test number
    819298821343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    43,264 miles
    Test number
    514749600350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 MDN

Does LB57 MDN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 MDN expired on 9 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 MDN?
The MOT on LB57 MDN expired on 9 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 MDN done?
LB57 MDN was recorded at 142,154 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2023, an average of 8,119 miles a year.
Has LB57 MDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 MDN has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LB57 MDN 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 MDN find?
LB57 MDN passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; coolant leak; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, and 2 more.

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