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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 2,000 cc

LB57 MGZMOT history

LB57 MGZ is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 178,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2025
Mileage
178,286 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2024
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 MGZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 MGZ was last recorded at 178,286 miles on 30 Sept 2024, 12,010 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,276 miles · 27 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
12,010 miles
Average per year
10,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 178,286 miles
  • 2023 – 166,276 miles
  • 2022 – 151,548 miles
  • 2021 – 139,849 miles
  • 2020 – 128,112 miles
  • 2019 – 123,136 miles
  • 2018 – 113,933 miles
  • 2017 – 105,500 miles
  • 2016 – 94,756 miles
  • 2015 – 81,887 miles
  • 2014 – 63,602 miles
  • 2013 – 47,537 miles
  • 2012 – 43,360 miles
  • 2011 – 35,238 miles
  • 2010 – 29,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,286 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slightly leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass178,286 miles (+12,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    178,286 miles
    Test number
    487685985019
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slightly leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass166,276 miles (+14,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    166,276 miles
    Test number
    920446948840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass151,548 miles (+11,699)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    151,548 miles
    Test number
    905579841242
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass139,849 miles (+11,737)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    139,849 miles
    Test number
    541133751886
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides strongly advised (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass128,112 miles (+4,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    128,112 miles
    Test number
    890570196061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass123,136 miles (+9,203)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    123,136 miles
    Test number
    194140338944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,933 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    113,933 miles
    Test number
    664345802509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail113,781 miles (+8,281)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,781 miles
    Test number
    248522570641
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  9. Pass105,500 miles (+10,744)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    105,500 miles
    Test number
    593234413291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,756 miles (+12,869)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    94,756 miles
    Test number
    741347437822
    • AdvisoryOil leak air con pump

  11. Pass81,887 miles (+18,285)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    81,887 miles
    Test number
    865190225260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,602 miles (+16,065)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    63,602 miles
    Test number
    135963314207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    47,537 miles
    Test number
    365094623491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail47,537 miles (+4,177)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,537 miles
    Test number
    459804323248
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass43,360 miles (+8,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    43,360 miles
    Test number
    599022822333
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass35,238 miles (+6,237)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    35,238 miles
    Test number
    106213221318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail29,001 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,001 miles
    Test number
    192656820399
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre inner edge distorted slightly

  18. Pass29,001 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    29,001 miles
    Test number
    833706020339
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre inner edge distorted slightly

Questions about LB57 MGZ

Does LB57 MGZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 MGZ expired on 29 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 MGZ?
The MOT on LB57 MGZ expired on 29 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 MGZ done?
LB57 MGZ was recorded at 178,286 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2024, an average of 10,774 miles a year.
Has LB57 MGZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 MGZ has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on LB57 MGZ 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 MGZ find?
LB57 MGZ passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2024 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; oil leak, but not excessive slightly leak.

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