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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,985 cc

LB57 NPXMOT history

LB57 NPX is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 160,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
160,402 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,414 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 NPX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 NPX was last recorded at 160,402 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 13,698 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,704 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
13,698 miles
Average per year
8,414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,402 miles
  • 2025 – 146,704 miles
  • 2024 – 131,982 miles
  • 2023 – 117,177 miles
  • 2019 – 102,360 miles
  • 2018 – 96,312 miles
  • 2017 – 87,589 miles
  • 2016 – 79,988 miles
  • 2015 – 72,441 miles
  • 2014 – 63,299 miles
  • 2013 – 55,587 miles
  • 2012 – 47,530 miles
  • 2010 – 32,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,402 miles
  • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front gaiters. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shocker casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 30 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,402 miles (+13,698)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    160,402 miles
    Test number
    163708295649
    • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front gaiters. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shocker casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass146,704 miles (+14,722)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    146,704 miles
    Test number
    632059904095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Strut top bearing noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Strut to bearing noisy
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass131,982 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    131,982 miles
    Test number
    608765146454
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail131,982 miles (+14,805)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,982 miles
    Test number
    726745124354
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass117,177 miles (+14,817)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    117,177 miles
    Test number
    896970654914
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Main beam poor output
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass102,360 miles (+6,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,360 miles
    Test number
    762370528761
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass96,312 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    96,312 miles
    Test number
    295895935856
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail96,312 miles (+8,723)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,312 miles
    Test number
    406808985091
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass87,589 miles (+7,601)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    87,589 miles
    Test number
    964707387764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,988 miles (+7,547)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    79,988 miles
    Test number
    943719496538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,441 miles (+400)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    72,441 miles
    Test number
    966017555028
    • NoteExhaust heat sheild at rear insecure

  12. Fail72,041 miles (+8,742)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,041 miles
    Test number
    176470155055
    • FailureTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES REQ. REPLACEMENT SOON
    • NoteBoth rear & n/s/f tyre have splits on inner side walls ,splits are not deep enough to expose ply or cords
    • NoteExhaust heat sheild at rear insecure
    • NoteN/s/r tyre is bald on inner edge o/s/r tyre worn on edges

  13. Pass63,299 miles (+7,712)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    63,299 miles
    Test number
    109843544079
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

  14. Pass55,587 miles (+8,057)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    55,587 miles
    Test number
    489172953028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,530 miles (+15,510)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    47,530 miles
    Test number
    148902952057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    32,020 miles
    Test number
    753344630377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 NPX

Does LB57 NPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 NPX is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 NPX?
The MOT on LB57 NPX is valid until 5 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 NPX done?
LB57 NPX was recorded at 160,402 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 8,414 miles a year.
Has LB57 NPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 NPX has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LB57 NPX 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 NPX find?
LB57 NPX passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front gaiters.; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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