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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,998 cc

LB57 SFUMOT history

LB57 SFU is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2024 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 48,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2024
Mileage
48,942 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2024
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 SFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB57 SFU was last recorded at 48,942 miles on 28 Aug 2024, 2,797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,145 miles · 2 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
2,797 miles
Average per year
3,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 48,942 miles
  • 2023 – 46,145 miles
  • 2022 – 39,514 miles
  • 2021 – 35,557 miles
  • 2020 – 30,891 miles
  • 2019 – 26,009 miles
  • 2018 – 19,913 miles
  • 2017 – 14,321 miles
  • 2016 – 13,473 miles
  • 2015 – 10,806 miles
  • 2014 – 7,915 miles
  • 2012 – 6,505 miles
  • 2010 – 3,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail48,942 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked/deteriorated

What MOT failures 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail48,942 miles (+2,797)2 dangerous3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,942 miles
    Test number
    376992106861
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked/deteriorated

  2. Pass46,145 miles (+6,631)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    46,145 miles
    Test number
    527651909617
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass39,514 miles (+3,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    39,514 miles
    Test number
    232666154289
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass35,557 miles (+4,666)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    35,557 miles
    Test number
    854824199419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass30,891 miles (+4,882)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    30,891 miles
    Test number
    938189387792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass26,009 miles (+27)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    26,009 miles
    Test number
    740623822547
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail25,982 miles (+6,069)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,982 miles
    Test number
    720829162586
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass19,913 miles (+5,592)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    19,913 miles
    Test number
    576227490820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass14,321 miles (+848)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    14,321 miles
    Test number
    186824070561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass13,473 miles (+2,667)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    13,473 miles
    Test number
    529642798295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass10,806 miles (+2,891)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    10,806 miles
    Test number
    695723215091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass7,915 miles (+1,410)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    7,915 miles
    Test number
    745291714062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass6,505 miles (+764)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    6,505 miles
    Test number
    699675252353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail5,741 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,741 miles
    Test number
    448243912034
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass5,741 miles (+2,521)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    5,741 miles
    Test number
    779283012089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass3,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    3,220 miles
    Test number
    850179540322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 SFU

Does LB57 SFU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 SFU expired on 1 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 SFU?
The MOT on LB57 SFU expired on 1 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 SFU done?
LB57 SFU was recorded at 48,942 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2024, an average of 3,337 miles a year.
Has LB57 SFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 SFU has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB57 SFU 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 SFU find?
LB57 SFU failed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 3 major defects and 10 advisories: nearside front tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall; nearside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts in tread; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken, and 12 more.

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