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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 2,000 cc

LB57 MLUMOT history

LB57 MLU is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 68,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
68,000 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,170 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 MLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 MLU was last recorded at 68,000 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 938 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,062 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
938 miles
Average per year
3,170 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,000 miles
  • 2025 – 67,062 miles
  • 2024 – 66,226 miles
  • 2023 – 63,750 miles
  • 2022 – 61,570 miles
  • 2021 – 59,069 miles
  • 2020 – 58,651 miles
  • 2019 – 57,104 miles
  • 2018 – 55,867 miles
  • 2017 – 54,345 miles
  • 2016 – 51,038 miles
  • 2015 – 48,126 miles
  • 2014 – 43,473 miles
  • 2013 – 40,149 miles
  • 2012 – 32,494 miles
  • 2011 – 26,164 miles
  • 2010 – 17,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,000 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear disc's slightly rusty
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside front disc slightly rusty
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,000 miles (+938)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    68,000 miles
    Test number
    458155750954
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear disc's slightly rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front disc slightly rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass67,062 miles (+836)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    67,062 miles
    Test number
    709780583528
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass66,226 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    66,226 miles
    Test number
    472120040424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail66,226 miles (+2,476)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,226 miles
    Test number
    673498798816
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass63,750 miles (+2,180)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    63,750 miles
    Test number
    132600930967
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs badly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs warped and only just passes
    • AdvisoryGeneral suspension corrosion

  6. Pass61,570 miles (+2,501)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    61,570 miles
    Test number
    588814582937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,069 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    59,069 miles
    Test number
    161838590746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s sill cover clips missing

  8. Fail59,069 miles (+418)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,069 miles
    Test number
    873985459176
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s sill cover clips missing

  9. Pass58,651 miles (+1,547)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    58,651 miles
    Test number
    789343365802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass57,104 miles (+1,237)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    57,104 miles
    Test number
    385436981607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,867 miles (+1,522)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    55,867 miles
    Test number
    921856610899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,345 miles (+3,307)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    54,345 miles
    Test number
    300685587594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,038 miles (+2,912)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    51,038 miles
    Test number
    279747545736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,126 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    48,126 miles
    Test number
    465171195193
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail48,126 miles (+4,653)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,126 miles
    Test number
    938161295183
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass43,473 miles (+3,324)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    43,473 miles
    Test number
    187501194170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,149 miles (+7,655)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    40,149 miles
    Test number
    388400623387
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass32,494 miles (+6,330)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    32,494 miles
    Test number
    517192822380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,164 miles (+8,435)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    26,164 miles
    Test number
    525759911310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,729 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    17,729 miles
    Test number
    250183830354
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB57 MLU

Does LB57 MLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 MLU is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 MLU?
The MOT on LB57 MLU is valid until 12 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 MLU done?
LB57 MLU was recorded at 68,000 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 3,170 miles a year.
Has LB57 MLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 MLU has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB57 MLU 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 MLU find?
LB57 MLU passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside rear tyre obviously under inflated; offside rear tyre obviously under inflated; both rear disc's slightly rusty, and 7 more.

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