Saab 9-3
Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,796 cc
LB57 NPGMOT history
LB57 NPG is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 73,964 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 73,964 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,336 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB57 NPG
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 30 Nov 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB57 NPG was last recorded at 73,964 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 73,961 miles · 29 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 3,336 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 73,964 miles
- 2025 – 73,961 miles
- 2024 – 66,669 miles
- 2022 – 63,022 miles
- 2020 – 57,574 miles
- 2018 – 53,557 miles
- 2017 – 50,929 miles
- 2016 – 47,430 miles
- 2015 – 43,942 miles
- 2014 – 39,521 miles
- 2013 – 34,688 miles
- 2012 – 31,295 miles
- 2011 – 27,251 miles
- 2010 – 23,533 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,964 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and lipped n/s/r
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 24 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,964 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 73,964 miles
- Test number
- 906040708798
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail73,961 miles (+3,708)2 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,961 miles
- Test number
- 904457872026
- DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass70,253 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 70,253 miles
- Test number
- 195493621563
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and lipped n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail70,253 miles (+3,584)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,253 miles
- Test number
- 279229862414
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and lipped n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass66,669 miles (+3,647)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 66,669 miles
- Test number
- 132218361188
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread approx 3mm and nail in tyre (225/45r17) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front seatbelt slow to retract
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread approx 3mm (225/45r17) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Road wheel slightly distorted both front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass63,022 miles (+3,556)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 63,022 miles
- Test number
- 896686601354
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass59,466 miles (+1,892)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 59,466 miles
- Test number
- 648599028111
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine areaat top (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass57,574 miles (+1,104)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 57,574 miles
- Test number
- 535856850849
- AdvisoryCoolant leak from water pump area
Pass56,470 miles (+2,913)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 56,470 miles
- Test number
- 345211328144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,557 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 53,557 miles
- Test number
- 394559326396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,557 miles (+2,628)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,557 miles
- Test number
- 612324324359
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass50,929 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 50,929 miles
- Test number
- 132340427679
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,929 miles (+3,499)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,929 miles
- Test number
- 408240927264
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upright link (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit now 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass47,430 miles (+3,488)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 47,430 miles
- Test number
- 137050108476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,942 miles (+4,421)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 43,942 miles
- Test number
- 554620664712
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,521 miles (+4,833)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 39,521 miles
- Test number
- 555905214321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,688 miles (+3,393)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 34,688 miles
- Test number
- 496674123347
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished on tread
- NoteSill covers fitted
Pass31,295 miles (+4,044)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 31,295 miles
- Test number
- 907736222349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,251 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 27,251 miles
- Test number
- 198900631379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,251 miles (+3,718)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,251 miles
- Test number
- 315617821350
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass23,533 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 23,533 miles
- Test number
- 311818720308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB57 NPG
- Does LB57 NPG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 NPG is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB57 NPG?
- The MOT on LB57 NPG is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB57 NPG done?
- LB57 NPG was recorded at 73,964 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 3,336 miles a year.
- Has LB57 NPG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB57 NPG has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB57 NPG 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 NPG find?
- LB57 NPG passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front coil spring corroded; offside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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