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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,998 cc

LB57 MKZMOT history

LB57 MKZ is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 28 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 166,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
166,706 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,155 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 MKZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 MKZ was last recorded at 166,706 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 1,611 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,095 miles · 15 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,611 miles
Average per year
8,155 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,706 miles
  • 2025 – 165,095 miles
  • 2024 – 158,048 miles
  • 2023 – 148,442 miles
  • 2022 – 141,335 miles
  • 2021 – 135,187 miles
  • 2020 – 128,736 miles
  • 2019 – 119,351 miles
  • 2017 – 115,681 miles
  • 2016 – 102,851 miles
  • 2015 – 91,858 miles
  • 2014 – 82,186 miles
  • 2013 – 75,224 miles
  • 2012 – 65,312 miles
  • 2011 – 53,087 miles
  • 2010 – 41,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,706 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Exhaust system is corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Hydraulic leak, but not excessive From power steering reservoir

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Hydraulic leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,706 miles (+1,611)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    166,706 miles
    Test number
    746890773081
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail165,095 miles (+7,047)2 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,095 miles
    Test number
    689516308044
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass158,048 miles (+9,606)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    158,048 miles
    Test number
    454577996275
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass148,442 miles (+160)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    148,442 miles
    Test number
    133024217887
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is corroded
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive From power steering reservoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail148,282 miles (+6,947)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,282 miles
    Test number
    729423005547
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn And excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is corroded
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive From power steering reservoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear inner brake pads look low

  6. Pass141,335 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    141,335 miles
    Test number
    540915088842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge of tread and has light scuffing on outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on on inner and outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail141,335 miles (+6,148)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,335 miles
    Test number
    683856825201
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge of tread and has light scuffing on outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on on inner and outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass135,187 miles (+204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    135,187 miles
    Test number
    518152397892
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail134,983 miles (+6,247)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,983 miles
    Test number
    522284053191
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass128,736 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    128,736 miles
    Test number
    377441259840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail128,704 miles (+9,353)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,704 miles
    Test number
    159677006108
    • MajorFront Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine From oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low Both front (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass119,351 miles (+3,670)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    119,351 miles
    Test number
    227553000376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass115,681 miles (+12,830)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    115,681 miles
    Test number
    699593968899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust mountings corroded

  14. Pass102,851 miles (+10,993)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    102,851 miles
    Test number
    213823246027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass91,858 miles (+9,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    91,858 miles
    Test number
    570951725452
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass82,186 miles (+6,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    82,186 miles
    Test number
    318644924362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  17. Pass75,224 miles (+9,912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    75,224 miles
    Test number
    359472123329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass65,312 miles (+12,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    65,312 miles
    Test number
    799238632326
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass53,087 miles (+11,509)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    53,087 miles
    Test number
    206785901303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,578 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    41,578 miles
    Test number
    560816410368
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail41,577 miles2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,577 miles
    Test number
    203936310368
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about LB57 MKZ

Does LB57 MKZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 MKZ is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 MKZ?
The MOT on LB57 MKZ is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 MKZ done?
LB57 MKZ was recorded at 166,706 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 8,155 miles a year.
Has LB57 MKZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 MKZ has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 MKZ 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 MKZ find?
LB57 MKZ passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective; front windscreen wiper blade defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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