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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,796 cc

LB57 MDXMOT history

LB57 MDX is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 5 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 170,107 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2025
Mileage
170,107 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 MDX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
5 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 MDX was last recorded at 170,107 miles on 2 Dec 2024, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,097 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
8,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 170,107 miles
  • 2023 – 165,182 miles
  • 2022 – 158,112 miles
  • 2021 – 151,739 miles
  • 2020 – 147,457 miles
  • 2019 – 141,476 miles
  • 2018 – 137,710 miles
  • 2017 – 123,671 miles
  • 2016 – 115,297 miles
  • 2015 – 107,478 miles
  • 2014 – 100,721 miles
  • 2013 – 92,097 miles
  • 2012 – 86,273 miles
  • 2011 – 70,072 miles
  • 2010 – 45,751 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,107 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement boomerang top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,107 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    170,107 miles
    Test number
    923283007266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement boomerang top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail170,097 miles (+4,915)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,097 miles
    Test number
    675312863335
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFuel hose leaking leak off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement boomerang top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass165,182 miles (+7,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    165,182 miles
    Test number
    419200713841
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass158,112 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    158,112 miles
    Test number
    812028223808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail158,103 miles (+6,364)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,103 miles
    Test number
    946638416425
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed not fully secure on suspension leg bracket (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass151,739 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    151,739 miles
    Test number
    328742651592
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail151,736 miles (+4,279)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,736 miles
    Test number
    479858478914
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass147,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    147,457 miles
    Test number
    616940677851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail147,455 miles (+5,979)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,455 miles
    Test number
    340276657251
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working side lights (both) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass141,476 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    141,476 miles
    Test number
    110912869924
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail141,476 miles (+3,766)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,476 miles
    Test number
    798622149378
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass137,710 miles (+14,039)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    137,710 miles
    Test number
    243356444245
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass123,671 miles (+8,374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    123,671 miles
    Test number
    993869873123
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass115,297 miles (+7,819)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    115,297 miles
    Test number
    439031696173
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti-slip missing

  15. Pass107,478 miles (+6,757)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    107,478 miles
    Test number
    952710823409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass100,721 miles (+8,624)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    100,721 miles
    Test number
    856178184260
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass92,097 miles (+5,824)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    92,097 miles
    Test number
    295227383221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,273 miles (+16,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    86,273 miles
    Test number
    126561162233
    • 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)

  19. Pass70,072 miles (+24,321)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    70,072 miles
    Test number
    785727761231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    45,751 miles
    Test number
    291178880244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 MDX

Does LB57 MDX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 MDX expired on 19 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 MDX?
The MOT on LB57 MDX expired on 19 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 MDX done?
LB57 MDX was recorded at 170,107 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2024, an average of 8,799 miles a year.
Has LB57 MDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 MDX has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB57 MDX 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 MDX find?
LB57 MDX passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement boomerang top arm.

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