Saab 9-3
Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc
LB57 MHOMOT history
LB57 MHO is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 240,465 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 240,465 mi
- At MOT on 24 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 11,594 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB57 MHO
- 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 valid until 23 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB57 MHO was last recorded at 240,465 miles on 24 Dec 2025, 390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 240,075 miles · 16 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 390 miles
- Average per year
- 11,594 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 240,465 miles
- 2024 – 221,129 miles
- 2023 – 211,436 miles
- 2022 – 205,326 miles
- 2021 – 197,773 miles
- 2020 – 193,770 miles
- 2019 – 187,533 miles
- 2018 – 179,958 miles
- 2017 – 172,856 miles
- 2016 – 163,571 miles
- 2015 – 155,809 miles
- 2014 – 139,931 miles
- 2013 – 103,859 miles
- 2012 – 77,589 miles
- 2011 – 68,350 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass240,465 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front connecting to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake bracket holder brokenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inside edge wearing/worn (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Steering rack has slight leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
20 tests since 19 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass240,465 miles (+390)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 240,465 miles
- Test number
- 197514990706
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front connecting to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake bracket holder broken
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inside edge wearing/worn (5.2.3 (e))
Fail240,075 miles (+7,520)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 240,075 miles
- Test number
- 576867074170
- MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front connecting to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake bracket holder broken
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inside edge wearing/worn (5.2.3 (e))
Pass232,555 miles (+11,426)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 232,555 miles
- Test number
- 513326606093
- AdvisoryNSR wheel arch has surface corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass221,129 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 221,129 miles
- Test number
- 303886731728
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail221,125 miles (+9,689)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 221,125 miles
- Test number
- 378444553661
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass211,436 miles (+6,110)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 211,436 miles
- Test number
- 868303742896
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass205,326 miles (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 205,326 miles
- Test number
- 258570747089
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight leak
Fail205,314 miles (+7,541)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,314 miles
- Test number
- 759017951051
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged siezed (1.1.16 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight leak
Pass197,773 miles (+4,003)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 197,773 miles
- Test number
- 512460446035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass193,770 miles (+6,237)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 193,770 miles
- Test number
- 715333895219
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass187,533 miles (+7,575)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 187,533 miles
- Test number
- 524762639710
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass179,958 miles (+7,102)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 179,958 miles
- Test number
- 745814057461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass172,856 miles (+9,285)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 172,856 miles
- Test number
- 409217222243
- AdvisoryBoth front brake discs worn pads appear ok
- AdvisoryBoth rear suspension top outer rose bushes worn
- AdvisorySlight dampness both rear caliper banjo joints
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass163,571 miles (+7,762)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 163,571 miles
- Test number
- 776524737301
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres just starting to get low in tread also cracking in treads
- AdvisoryUnder trays and outer sill covers fitted
Pass155,809 miles (+15,878)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 155,809 miles
- Test number
- 965964465015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,931 miles (+282)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 139,931 miles
- Test number
- 476714364020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteO/s/r & n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges
Fail139,649 miles (+35,790)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,649 miles
- Test number
- 165612164077
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteO/s/r & n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges
Pass103,859 miles (+26,270)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 103,859 miles
- Test number
- 426500933097
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth rear brake pad anti-rattle clips missing
- NoteNearside rear sill jacking pad missing
Pass77,589 miles (+9,239)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 77,589 miles
- Test number
- 747509142045
- NoteBattery loose(enclosed)
- NoteBoth front tyres low
- NoteChildseat fitted to o/s/r
- NoteO/s/r tyre low and cut to sidewall
Pass68,350 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 68,350 miles
- Test number
- 656140551058
- NoteBoth front tyres getting low
Questions about LB57 MHO
- Does LB57 MHO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 MHO is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB57 MHO?
- The MOT on LB57 MHO is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB57 MHO done?
- LB57 MHO was recorded at 240,465 miles at its MOT on 24 Dec 2025, an average of 11,594 miles a year.
- Has LB57 MHO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB57 MHO has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB57 MHO 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 MHO find?
- LB57 MHO passed its latest MOT on 24 Dec 2025 with 8 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front connecting to brake hose; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.
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