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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LB57 MKDMOT history

LB57 MKD is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 120,633 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
120,633 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 MKD
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 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 MKD was last recorded at 120,633 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 12,422 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,211 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
12,422 miles
Average per year
5,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,633 miles
  • 2024 – 108,211 miles
  • 2023 – 99,319 miles
  • 2022 – 94,581 miles
  • 2021 – 92,473 miles
  • 2020 – 90,113 miles
  • 2019 – 86,947 miles
  • 2018 – 85,131 miles
  • 2017 – 83,402 miles
  • 2016 – 81,629 miles
  • 2015 – 79,449 miles
  • 2014 – 77,898 miles
  • 2013 – 76,332 miles
  • 2012 – 68,470 miles
  • 2011 – 55,185 miles
  • 2010 – 40,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,633 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing thin on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,633 miles (+12,422)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    120,633 miles
    Test number
    882761934291
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing thin on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass108,211 miles (+8,892)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    108,211 miles
    Test number
    420551935462
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass99,319 miles (+4,738)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    99,319 miles
    Test number
    754244733634
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/f slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass94,581 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    94,581 miles
    Test number
    540388189596
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Fail94,581 miles (+2,108)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,581 miles
    Test number
    896725111787
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass92,473 miles (+138)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    92,473 miles
    Test number
    302545401150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Fail92,335 miles (+2,222)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,335 miles
    Test number
    548978334801
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass90,113 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    90,113 miles
    Test number
    343264650663
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail90,086 miles (+3,139)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,086 miles
    Test number
    343832406292
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake cable damaged handbrake cable broken (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass86,947 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,947 miles
    Test number
    250380035565
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Fail86,925 miles (+1,794)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,925 miles
    Test number
    578069191806
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass85,131 miles (+1,729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    85,131 miles
    Test number
    850912126934
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Pass83,402 miles (+1,773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    83,402 miles
    Test number
    947951855247
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass81,629 miles (+2,180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    81,629 miles
    Test number
    463511448822
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 very close (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass79,449 miles (+1,551)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    79,449 miles
    Test number
    226612365476
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass77,898 miles (+1,566)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    77,898 miles
    Test number
    285653574171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass76,332 miles (+7,862)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    76,332 miles
    Test number
    299787673462
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust heat shields insecure

  18. Pass68,470 miles (+13,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    68,470 miles
    Test number
    117625912338
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass55,185 miles (+15,142)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    55,185 miles
    Test number
    668680321374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    40,043 miles
    Test number
    544047210311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 MKD

Does LB57 MKD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 MKD is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB57 MKD?
The MOT on LB57 MKD is valid until 16 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 MKD done?
LB57 MKD was recorded at 120,633 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 5,354 miles a year.
Has LB57 MKD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 MKD has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB57 MKD 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 MKD find?
LB57 MKD passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play both; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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