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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,998 cc

LB57 NVCMOT history

LB57 NVC is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 154,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
154,525 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 NVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 NVC was last recorded at 154,525 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,520 miles · 28 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
8,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,525 miles
  • 2025 – 144,753 miles
  • 2024 – 135,456 miles
  • 2023 – 125,701 miles
  • 2022 – 117,739 miles
  • 2021 – 110,709 miles
  • 2020 – 104,096 miles
  • 2019 – 96,289 miles
  • 2018 – 86,377 miles
  • 2017 – 77,848 miles
  • 2016 – 68,622 miles
  • 2015 – 59,986 miles
  • 2014 – 50,590 miles
  • 2013 – 43,644 miles
  • 2012 – 36,205 miles
  • 2011 – 27,207 miles
  • 2010 – 20,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,525 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear jacking point missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass154,525 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    154,525 miles
    Test number
    825822847372
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail154,520 miles (+9,767)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,520 miles
    Test number
    916152736648
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass144,753 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    144,753 miles
    Test number
    390996961356
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point missing

  4. Fail144,749 miles (+9,293)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,749 miles
    Test number
    710904085303
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point missing

  5. Pass135,456 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    135,456 miles
    Test number
    401588282974
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail135,454 miles (+9,753)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,454 miles
    Test number
    633768452859
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass125,701 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    125,701 miles
    Test number
    615155688704
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail125,701 miles (+7,962)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,701 miles
    Test number
    285586522568
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass117,739 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    117,739 miles
    Test number
    919188805180
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail117,738 miles (+7,029)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,738 miles
    Test number
    661751180098
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass110,709 miles (+268)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    110,709 miles
    Test number
    275382900460
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail110,441 miles (+6,345)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,441 miles
    Test number
    350293926850
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass104,096 miles (+7,807)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    104,096 miles
    Test number
    922111767961
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass96,289 miles (+9,912)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    96,289 miles
    Test number
    431449238950
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass86,377 miles (+8,529)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    86,377 miles
    Test number
    158216571651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,848 miles (+9,226)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    77,848 miles
    Test number
    553485422848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,622 miles (+8,636)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    68,622 miles
    Test number
    144123339549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,986 miles (+9,396)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,986 miles
    Test number
    539565265079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,590 miles (+6,946)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,590 miles
    Test number
    107734364465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,644 miles
    Test number
    399528253095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail43,644 miles (+7,439)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,644 miles
    Test number
    976678853076
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass36,205 miles (+8,998)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,205 miles
    Test number
    738800372035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,207 miles (+7,203)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,207 miles
    Test number
    979557471068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note225/45/17W
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre getting low

  24. Pass20,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    20,004 miles
    Test number
    302812880091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 NVC

Does LB57 NVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 NVC is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 NVC?
The MOT on LB57 NVC is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 NVC done?
LB57 NVC was recorded at 154,525 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 8,485 miles a year.
Has LB57 NVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 NVC has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB57 NVC 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 NVC find?
LB57 NVC passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive engine; oil leak, but not excessive gearbox.

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