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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,998 cc

LB57 NSNMOT history

LB57 NSN is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 144,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2025
Mileage
144,009 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2024
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 NSN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 NSN was last recorded at 144,009 miles on 24 Jan 2024, 142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,867 miles · 28 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
142 miles
Average per year
9,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 144,009 miles
  • 2023 – 143,867 miles
  • 2022 – 134,260 miles
  • 2021 – 123,071 miles
  • 2020 – 109,675 miles
  • 2019 – 98,158 miles
  • 2018 – 92,218 miles
  • 2016 – 80,360 miles
  • 2015 – 70,182 miles
  • 2014 – 56,304 miles
  • 2013 – 49,460 miles
  • 2012 – 39,162 miles
  • 2011 – 32,455 miles
  • 2010 – 25,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,009 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass144,009 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    144,009 miles
    Test number
    323631625889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass143,867 miles (+75)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    143,867 miles
    Test number
    876626827699
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail143,792 miles (+9,532)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,792 miles
    Test number
    285784462183
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass134,260 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    134,260 miles
    Test number
    877209917240
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail134,256 miles (+11,185)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,256 miles
    Test number
    473656124213
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass123,071 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    123,071 miles
    Test number
    783991621628
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm rear bush perishing slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking and also tyre stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm rear bush perishing slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking and also tyre stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear Shock absorbers top mountings covered in mud limited on inspection
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose

  7. Fail123,070 miles (+13,395)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,070 miles
    Test number
    912166243769
    • MajorFuel pipe insecure pipes (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm rear bush perishing slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking and also tyre stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm rear bush perishing slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking and also tyre stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear Shock absorbers top mountings covered in mud limited on inspection
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose

  8. Pass109,675 miles (+11,517)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    109,675 miles
    Test number
    453194452634
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defective

  9. Pass98,158 miles (+5,940)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    98,158 miles
    Test number
    533604351907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    92,218 miles
    Test number
    920043625166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail92,218 miles (+11,858)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,218 miles
    Test number
    932343492577
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass80,360 miles (+10,178)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    80,360 miles
    Test number
    529799146729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,182 miles (+13,878)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    70,182 miles
    Test number
    335933537115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,304 miles (+6,844)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    56,304 miles
    Test number
    517505444261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,460 miles (+10,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    49,460 miles
    Test number
    686375803370
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass39,162 miles (+6,707)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    39,162 miles
    Test number
    608001782239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    32,455 miles
    Test number
    677901341370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail32,455 miles (+7,068)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,455 miles
    Test number
    228661941351
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass25,387 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    25,387 miles
    Test number
    422894930393
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB57 NSN

Does LB57 NSN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 NSN expired on 23 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 NSN?
The MOT on LB57 NSN expired on 23 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 NSN done?
LB57 NSN was recorded at 144,009 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2024, an average of 9,021 miles a year.
Has LB57 NSN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 NSN has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB57 NSN 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 NSN find?
LB57 NSN passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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