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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LB57 MGEMOT history

LB57 MGE is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2022 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 217,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2022
Mileage
217,229 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2021
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
15,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 MGE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 MGE was last recorded at 217,229 miles on 27 Oct 2021, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
217,225 miles · 25 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
15,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 217,229 miles
  • 2020 – 207,865 miles
  • 2019 – 199,815 miles
  • 2018 – 186,772 miles
  • 2017 – 170,818 miles
  • 2016 – 147,320 miles
  • 2015 – 137,394 miles
  • 2014 – 125,362 miles
  • 2013 – 113,538 miles
  • 2012 – 101,155 miles
  • 2010 – 52,928 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,229 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.

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 22 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,229 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    217,229 miles
    Test number
    523218480636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail217,225 miles (+9,360)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,225 miles
    Test number
    886135526244
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured

  3. Pass207,865 miles (+8,050)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    207,865 miles
    Test number
    683422765881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass199,815 miles (+17)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    199,815 miles
    Test number
    404002819828
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pack plate corroded

  5. Fail199,798 miles (+641)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,798 miles
    Test number
    800266869373
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pack plate corroded

  6. Fail199,157 miles (+12,385)1 dangerous6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,157 miles
    Test number
    317089907480
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • 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 Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front damper casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted

  7. Pass186,772 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    186,772 miles
    Test number
    297781851040
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine, sill and under body covers fitted

  8. Fail186,772 miles (+15,954)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,772 miles
    Test number
    830962103921
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine, sill and under body covers fitted

  9. Pass170,818 miles (+23,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    170,818 miles
    Test number
    583594797665
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass147,320 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    147,320 miles
    Test number
    143626451237
    • 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)

  11. Fail147,317 miles (+9,923)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,317 miles
    Test number
    692162143350
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  12. Pass137,394 miles (+12,032)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    137,394 miles
    Test number
    308398095120
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass125,362 miles (+11,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    125,362 miles
    Test number
    375462704448
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass113,538 miles (+12,383)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    113,538 miles
    Test number
    307435703264
    • NoteWiper blades deteriorated

  15. Pass101,155 miles (+48,227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    101,155 miles
    Test number
    886778692199
    • 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)

  16. Pass52,928 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    52,928 miles
    Test number
    234126450371
    • 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)

Questions about LB57 MGE

Does LB57 MGE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 MGE expired on 26 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 MGE?
The MOT on LB57 MGE expired on 26 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 MGE done?
LB57 MGE was recorded at 217,229 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2021, an average of 15,147 miles a year.
Has LB57 MGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 MGE has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LB57 MGE 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 MGE find?
LB57 MGE passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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