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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,998 cc

LB57 NTUMOT history

LB57 NTU is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 113,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
113,280 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 NTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 NTU was last recorded at 113,280 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,276 miles · 25 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
5,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,280 miles
  • 2025 – 109,812 miles
  • 2024 – 104,894 miles
  • 2023 – 100,780 miles
  • 2022 – 97,176 miles
  • 2021 – 97,029 miles
  • 2020 – 96,318 miles
  • 2019 – 92,339 miles
  • 2018 – 86,524 miles
  • 2017 – 77,398 miles
  • 2016 – 66,807 miles
  • 2015 – 57,064 miles
  • 2014 – 48,472 miles
  • 2013 – 40,100 miles
  • 2012 – 32,562 miles
  • 2010 – 21,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,280 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass113,280 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    113,280 miles
    Test number
    109906668340
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail113,276 miles (+3,464)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,276 miles
    Test number
    498192792865
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass109,812 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    109,812 miles
    Test number
    170846357834
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail109,811 miles (+4,917)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,811 miles
    Test number
    296435389926
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass104,894 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    104,894 miles
    Test number
    846741003948
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play x2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail104,893 miles (+4,113)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,893 miles
    Test number
    922794554708
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play x2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass100,780 miles (+3,604)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    100,780 miles
    Test number
    513195185686
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass97,176 miles (+147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    97,176 miles
    Test number
    167025503186
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass97,029 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    97,029 miles
    Test number
    687099847590
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Near water pump

  10. Fail97,029 miles (+711)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,029 miles
    Test number
    291063924657
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Near water pump

  11. Pass96,318 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2021
    Odometer
    96,318 miles
    Test number
    119543169065
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from pipe into back of water pump
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  12. Fail96,317 miles (+3,978)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,317 miles
    Test number
    101680554345
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from pipe into back of water pump
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearing accept limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  13. Pass92,339 miles (+5,815)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2020
    Odometer
    92,339 miles
    Test number
    571844594342
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak v.slight from o/s rad end cap
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished and started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass86,524 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    86,524 miles
    Test number
    957564578712
    • AdvisoryCovers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted some under bonnet components not checked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Under tray broken (not likely to become detached)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail86,523 miles (+9,125)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,523 miles
    Test number
    246087182330
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted some under bonnet components not checked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Under tray broken (not likely to become detached)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass77,398 miles (+10,591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    77,398 miles
    Test number
    497988586899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass66,807 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    66,807 miles
    Test number
    196238562165
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted unable to check some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail66,803 miles (+9,739)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,803 miles
    Test number
    104671756151
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted unable to check some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass57,064 miles (+8,592)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,064 miles
    Test number
    115716245169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteRear bumper damaged

  20. Pass48,472 miles (+8,372)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    48,472 miles
    Test number
    925231444141
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge of tread

  21. Pass40,100 miles (+7,538)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    40,100 miles
    Test number
    529194873053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,562 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    32,562 miles
    Test number
    398516172000
    • NoteChips in windscreen
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted

  23. Fail32,562 miles (+11,054)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,562 miles
    Test number
    616076672087
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChips in windscreen
    • NoteNail in n/s/r tyre
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted
    • NoteRear tyres perished in tread

  24. Pass21,508 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    21,508 miles
    Test number
    812163120345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear discs in poor condition (worn and scored)

Questions about LB57 NTU

Does LB57 NTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 NTU is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 NTU?
The MOT on LB57 NTU is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 NTU done?
LB57 NTU was recorded at 113,280 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 5,875 miles a year.
Has LB57 NTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 NTU has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB57 NTU 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 NTU find?
LB57 NTU passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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