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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,998 cc

LB57 MLNMOT history

LB57 MLN is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 102,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
102,477 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,936 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 MLN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 MLN was last recorded at 102,477 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 5,859 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,618 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,859 miles
Average per year
5,936 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,477 miles
  • 2025 – 96,618 miles
  • 2024 – 92,584 miles
  • 2023 – 87,647 miles
  • 2022 – 83,302 miles
  • 2021 – 77,582 miles
  • 2019 – 73,519 miles
  • 2018 – 68,852 miles
  • 2017 – 64,907 miles
  • 2016 – 57,039 miles
  • 2015 – 48,884 miles
  • 2014 – 38,985 miles
  • 2013 – 28,251 miles
  • 2012 – 17,737 miles
  • 2011 – 9,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,477 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,477 miles (+5,859)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    102,477 miles
    Test number
    413286262200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,618 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    96,618 miles
    Test number
    146911939670
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail96,617 miles (+4,033)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,617 miles
    Test number
    526890554024
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass92,584 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    92,584 miles
    Test number
    512584810789
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail92,584 miles (+33)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,584 miles
    Test number
    154272529515
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working some times flickers (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail92,551 miles (+4,904)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,551 miles
    Test number
    678144100380
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play lower steering shaft universal joint to rack worn /slight play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass87,647 miles (+4,345)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    87,647 miles
    Test number
    740993931098
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play lower steering shaft universal joint to rack worn / slight play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass83,302 miles (+5,720)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    83,302 miles
    Test number
    306706680329
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play lower steering shaft universal joint to rack slight play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass77,582 miles (+4,063)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    77,582 miles
    Test number
    653320002883
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass73,519 miles (+252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,519 miles
    Test number
    237555337420
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs faces uneven wear /rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Fail73,267 miles (+4,415)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,267 miles
    Test number
    701908103788
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs faces uneven wear /rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Pass68,852 miles (+3,945)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    68,852 miles
    Test number
    520806485253
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc face uneven wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass64,907 miles (+7,868)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    64,907 miles
    Test number
    498172316502
    • AdvisoryFront offside tyre worn
    • AdvisoryRear offside brake disc outer face slight uneven wear

  14. Pass57,039 miles (+8,155)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    57,039 miles
    Test number
    644429509481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,884 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    48,884 miles
    Test number
    416378105096
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail48,884 miles (+9,899)1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,884 miles
    Test number
    305388105027
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass38,985 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    38,985 miles
    Test number
    125582124051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail38,981 miles (+10,730)5 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,981 miles
    Test number
    669371624091
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass28,251 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    28,251 miles
    Test number
    105005643473
    • NoteFRONT TYRES WEARING LOW

  20. Fail28,251 miles (+10,514)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,251 miles
    Test number
    218255543070
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFRONT TYRES WEARING LOW

  21. Pass17,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    17,737 miles
    Test number
    256258452065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail17,737 miles (+8,322)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,737 miles
    Test number
    378008352064
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass9,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    9,415 miles
    Test number
    945066431086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 MLN

Does LB57 MLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 MLN is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 MLN?
The MOT on LB57 MLN is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 MLN done?
LB57 MLN was recorded at 102,477 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 5,936 miles a year.
Has LB57 MLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 MLN has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 MLN 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 MLN find?
LB57 MLN passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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