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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,998 cc

LB57 MLKMOT history

LB57 MLK is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 67,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
67,414 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,945 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 MLK
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
29 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 MLK was last recorded at 67,414 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 1,790 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,624 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,790 miles
Average per year
2,945 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,414 miles
  • 2024 – 65,624 miles
  • 2023 – 64,248 miles
  • 2022 – 61,859 miles
  • 2021 – 59,670 miles
  • 2020 – 57,352 miles
  • 2019 – 54,571 miles
  • 2018 – 52,826 miles
  • 2017 – 50,973 miles
  • 2016 – 48,827 miles
  • 2015 – 45,504 miles
  • 2014 – 41,992 miles
  • 2013 – 39,297 miles
  • 2012 – 34,590 miles
  • 2011 – 31,138 miles
  • 2010 – 23,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,414 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,414 miles (+1,790)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    67,414 miles
    Test number
    324742718354
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass65,624 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    65,624 miles
    Test number
    556739003806
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Fail65,624 miles (+1,376)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,624 miles
    Test number
    360271842889
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working ALL OF THEM (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass64,248 miles (+108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    64,248 miles
    Test number
    472401813022
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail64,140 miles (+2,281)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,140 miles
    Test number
    797541314812
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass61,859 miles (+2,189)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    61,859 miles
    Test number
    433950646727
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass59,670 miles (+2,318)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    59,670 miles
    Test number
    431372234430
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass57,352 miles (+2,781)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,352 miles
    Test number
    611372085003
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass54,571 miles (+1,745)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,571 miles
    Test number
    355152442920
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays + sill covers fitted

  10. Pass52,826 miles (+1,853)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    52,826 miles
    Test number
    190777253984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and cracked on tread. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and cracked on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass50,973 miles (+2,146)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    50,973 miles
    Test number
    572282427757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,827 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    48,827 miles
    Test number
    187354759869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,759 miles (+3,255)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,759 miles
    Test number
    534886081980
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass45,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    45,504 miles
    Test number
    158702606621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail45,504 miles (+3,512)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,504 miles
    Test number
    160368104670
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass41,992 miles (+2,695)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    41,992 miles
    Test number
    995365714393
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have slight cracking on the outer walls.

  17. Pass39,297 miles (+4,707)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    39,297 miles
    Test number
    127723433309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,590 miles (+3,452)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    34,590 miles
    Test number
    279407002302
    • NoteOffside front tyre,worn to 2.5mm

  19. Pass31,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    31,138 miles
    Test number
    756356401360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail31,138 miles (+7,846)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,138 miles
    Test number
    267236401395
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass23,292 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    23,292 miles
    Test number
    470180030339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB57 MLK

Does LB57 MLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 MLK is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB57 MLK?
The MOT on LB57 MLK is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 MLK done?
LB57 MLK was recorded at 67,414 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 2,945 miles a year.
Has LB57 MLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 MLK has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB57 MLK 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 MLK find?
LB57 MLK passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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