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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LB57 NUFMOT history

LB57 NUF is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 2 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 217,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
217,231 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 NUF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
2 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 NUF was last recorded at 217,231 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 6,008 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jun 2020: 187,735 miles, lower than 189,391 miles on 6 Jun 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
211,223 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,008 miles
Average per year
8,958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 217,231 miles
  • 2025 – 211,223 miles
  • 2024 – 204,406 miles
  • 2023 – 199,388 miles
  • 2022 – 194,729 miles
  • 2021 – 190,174 miles
  • 2020 – 187,735 miles
  • 2019 – 189,391 miles
  • 2018 – 179,800 miles
  • 2017 – 174,846 miles
  • 2016 – 166,693 miles
  • 2015 – 164,204 miles
  • 2014 – 161,908 miles
  • 2013 – 151,381 miles
  • 2012 – 128,414 miles
  • 2011 – 103,030 miles
  • 2010 – 79,451 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,231 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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front x 2 shocker casings corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear back plate corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear disc back plates corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear disc back plate corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,231 miles (+6,008)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    217,231 miles
    Test number
    253772545864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass211,223 miles (+6,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2026
    Odometer
    211,223 miles
    Test number
    477164738270
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass204,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    204,406 miles
    Test number
    577288009345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail204,406 miles (+5,018)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,406 miles
    Test number
    803233395992
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass199,388 miles (+4,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    199,388 miles
    Test number
    213972151032
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass194,729 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    194,729 miles
    Test number
    699849961247
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear disc back plates corroded

  7. Fail194,719 miles (+4,545)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,719 miles
    Test number
    399337469621
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear disc back plates corroded

  8. Pass190,174 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    190,174 miles
    Test number
    433811671930
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront x 2 shocker casings corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear disc back plate corroded

  9. Fail190,164 miles (+2,429)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,164 miles
    Test number
    507780425309
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront x 2 shocker casings corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear disc back plate corroded

  10. Pass187,735 miles (-1,656)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    187,735 miles
    Test number
    284384847806
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront x 2 shocker casings corroded
    • AdvisoryRear disc back plates corroded

  11. Pass189,391 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    189,391 miles
    Test number
    290932004171
    • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s shocker casings corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear back plate corroded

  12. Fail189,386 miles (+9,586)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,386 miles
    Test number
    449278912871
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s shocker casings corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear back plate corroded

  13. Pass179,800 miles (+4,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    179,800 miles
    Test number
    442416625242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear back plate corroded

  14. Pass174,846 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    174,846 miles
    Test number
    675324016950
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub back plate holed & deteriated!
    • AdvisoryEng/under & outer sill trays ftd!

  15. Fail174,843 miles (+8,150)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,843 miles
    Test number
    668553623323
    • FailureNearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub back plate holed & deteriated!
    • AdvisoryEng/under & outer sill trays ftd!

  16. Pass166,693 miles (+2,489)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    166,693 miles
    Test number
    986455084870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass164,204 miles (+2,296)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    164,204 miles
    Test number
    388705175194
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass161,908 miles (+10,527)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    161,908 miles
    Test number
    467711434214
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass151,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    151,381 miles
    Test number
    388889423355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail151,381 miles (+22,967)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,381 miles
    Test number
    929149023348
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBrake pads all round required. front 85% worn.. rear 90% worn

  21. Pass128,414 miles (+25,384)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    128,414 miles
    Test number
    468561532460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass103,030 miles (+23,579)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    103,030 miles
    Test number
    679998111344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass79,451 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    79,451 miles
    Test number
    974174540324
    • 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)

Questions about LB57 NUF

Does LB57 NUF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 NUF is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 NUF?
The MOT on LB57 NUF is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 NUF done?
LB57 NUF was recorded at 217,231 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 8,958 miles a year.
Has LB57 NUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 NUF has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB57 NUF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jun 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB57 NUF find?
LB57 NUF passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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