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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,998 cc

LB57 MFAMOT history

LB57 MFA is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 88,046 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
88,046 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,735 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 MFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 MFA was last recorded at 88,046 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 5,697 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,349 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,697 miles
Average per year
4,735 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,046 miles
  • 2025 – 82,349 miles
  • 2024 – 79,290 miles
  • 2023 – 76,069 miles
  • 2021 – 74,591 miles
  • 2020 – 72,822 miles
  • 2019 – 68,070 miles
  • 2018 – 60,937 miles
  • 2017 – 54,132 miles
  • 2016 – 46,201 miles
  • 2015 – 40,893 miles
  • 2014 – 36,338 miles
  • 2012 – 26,424 miles
  • 2011 – 21,708 miles
  • 2010 – 16,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,046 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • 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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,046 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    88,046 miles
    Test number
    801048181977
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail88,046 miles (+5,697)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,046 miles
    Test number
    222558204507
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass82,349 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    82,349 miles
    Test number
    380424579510
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Fail82,349 miles (+3,059)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,349 miles
    Test number
    881970181519
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass79,290 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    79,290 miles
    Test number
    496959442266
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail79,290 miles (+3,221)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,290 miles
    Test number
    732027155965
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass76,069 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    76,069 miles
    Test number
    122060035467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail76,064 miles (+1,473)1 dangerous1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,064 miles
    Test number
    679947195146
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass74,591 miles (+1,769)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    74,591 miles
    Test number
    419484231871
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass72,822 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    72,822 miles
    Test number
    201956903229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre centre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail72,822 miles (+4,752)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,822 miles
    Test number
    125070348952
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre centre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass68,070 miles (+7,133)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,070 miles
    Test number
    327360146853
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass60,937 miles (+6,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    60,937 miles
    Test number
    223928523613
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass54,132 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    54,132 miles
    Test number
    301821239030
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail54,132 miles (+7,931)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,132 miles
    Test number
    917574398825
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass46,201 miles (+5,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    46,201 miles
    Test number
    955211343182
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass40,893 miles (+4,555)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    40,893 miles
    Test number
    958940695173
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

  18. Pass36,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    36,338 miles
    Test number
    748471974188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,338 miles (+9,914)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,338 miles
    Test number
    768701174117
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Fail26,424 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,424 miles
    Test number
    478333942395
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass26,424 miles (+4,716)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    26,424 miles
    Test number
    828453142324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,708 miles (+5,532)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    21,708 miles
    Test number
    466797441394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,176 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    16,176 miles
    Test number
    793384030308
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB57 MFA

Does LB57 MFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 MFA is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 MFA?
The MOT on LB57 MFA is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 MFA done?
LB57 MFA was recorded at 88,046 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 4,735 miles a year.
Has LB57 MFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 MFA has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB57 MFA 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 MFA find?
LB57 MFA passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 3 more.

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