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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,000 cc

LB57 MFZMOT history

LB57 MFZ is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 28 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2023 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 139,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Nov 2023
Mileage
139,138 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2022
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 MFZ
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
28 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 MFZ was last recorded at 139,138 miles on 15 Nov 2022, 7,351 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,787 miles · 16 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
7,351 miles
Average per year
8,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 139,138 miles
  • 2021 – 131,787 miles
  • 2020 – 122,914 miles
  • 2019 – 111,902 miles
  • 2018 – 99,570 miles
  • 2017 – 86,345 miles
  • 2016 – 77,224 miles
  • 2015 – 73,486 miles
  • 2014 – 69,343 miles
  • 2013 – 64,842 miles
  • 2012 – 60,179 miles
  • 2011 – 52,131 miles
  • 2010 – 40,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,138 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass139,138 miles (+7,351)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    139,138 miles
    Test number
    910481045550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,787 miles (+8,873)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    131,787 miles
    Test number
    847863030704
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass122,914 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,914 miles
    Test number
    488692279481
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes slightly worn
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber casings corroded
    • AdvisoryParts of the floor pan corroded

  4. Fail122,914 miles (+11,012)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,914 miles
    Test number
    749867272345
    • DangerousRear Shock absorbers likely to become detached shocker mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber casings corroded
    • AdvisoryParts of the floor pan corroded

  5. Pass111,902 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,902 miles
    Test number
    585901396462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail111,900 miles (+12,330)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,900 miles
    Test number
    669253207857
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass99,570 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    99,570 miles
    Test number
    327607767768
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail99,569 miles (+13,224)1 dangerous6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,569 miles
    Test number
    569092347746
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet cable worn

  9. Pass86,345 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    86,345 miles
    Test number
    188558349883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  10. Fail86,344 miles (+9,120)6 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,344 miles
    Test number
    781317779037
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear heat sheild loose

  11. Pass77,224 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    77,224 miles
    Test number
    795880801565
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front hoses. (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear hoses. (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBonnet release tight.
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner edge.
    • AdvisoryExhaust parts corroded.

  12. Fail77,222 miles (+3,736)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,222 miles
    Test number
    296388595124
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top shocker mount. (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top shocker mount. (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front hoses. (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear hoses. (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBonnet release tight.
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner edge.
    • AdvisoryExhaust parts corroded.

  13. Pass73,486 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    73,486 miles
    Test number
    470464619926
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Fail73,485 miles (+4,142)5 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,485 miles
    Test number
    444214454019
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass69,343 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    69,343 miles
    Test number
    159048114351
    • NoteO/s rear brake pads slightly low
    • NoteSlight bind at o/s front brake

  16. Fail69,343 miles (+4,501)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,343 miles
    Test number
    289708214322
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBonnet safty catch inop
    • NoteO/s rear brake pads slightly low
    • NoteSlight bind at o/s front brake

  17. Pass64,842 miles (+4,663)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    64,842 miles
    Test number
    875459113324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,179 miles (+8,048)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    60,179 miles
    Test number
    366877422319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass52,131 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    52,131 miles
    Test number
    829742921321
    • NoteNear side rear and off side rear tyre tread slightly perished
    • NoteSdlight play both sides inner steering rack ends

  20. Fail52,131 miles (+11,771)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,131 miles
    Test number
    149022621364
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNear side rear and off side rear tyre tread slightly perished
    • NoteSdlight play both sides inner steering rack ends

  21. Pass40,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    40,360 miles
    Test number
    632457620357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 MFZ

Does LB57 MFZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 MFZ expired on 28 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 MFZ?
The MOT on LB57 MFZ expired on 28 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 MFZ done?
LB57 MFZ was recorded at 139,138 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2022, an average of 8,247 miles a year.
Has LB57 MFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 MFZ has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LB57 MFZ 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 MFZ find?
LB57 MFZ passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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