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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,988 cc

LB57 SGUMOT history

LB57 SGU is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 160,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
160,560 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 SGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 SGU was last recorded at 160,560 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 6,805 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,755 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,805 miles
Average per year
8,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,560 miles
  • 2025 – 153,755 miles
  • 2023 – 146,701 miles
  • 2022 – 143,080 miles
  • 2021 – 135,666 miles
  • 2020 – 130,858 miles
  • 2019 – 123,657 miles
  • 2018 – 117,072 miles
  • 2017 – 112,344 miles
  • 2016 – 100,333 miles
  • 2015 – 90,781 miles
  • 2014 – 81,882 miles
  • 2013 – 71,995 miles
  • 2012 – 61,261 miles
  • 2011 – 50,061 miles
  • 2010 – 38,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,560 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,560 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    160,560 miles
    Test number
    698494624688
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail160,550 miles (+6,795)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,550 miles
    Test number
    412130279939
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass153,755 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    153,755 miles
    Test number
    205004056053
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail153,755 miles (+7,054)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,755 miles
    Test number
    565377633458
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass146,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    146,701 miles
    Test number
    777008446584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail146,701 miles (+3,621)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,701 miles
    Test number
    791397204169
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass143,080 miles (+7,414)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    143,080 miles
    Test number
    807361748323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass135,666 miles (+4,808)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    135,666 miles
    Test number
    359744233660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass130,858 miles (+7,201)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    130,858 miles
    Test number
    358310200909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass123,657 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    123,657 miles
    Test number
    637876686094
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail123,657 miles (+6,585)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,657 miles
    Test number
    500693039478
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass117,072 miles (+4,728)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    117,072 miles
    Test number
    305868989406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass112,344 miles (+12,011)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    112,344 miles
    Test number
    518292240630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,333 miles (+9,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    100,333 miles
    Test number
    279876360301
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system badly corroded.

  15. Pass90,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    90,781 miles
    Test number
    434640882522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail90,781 miles (+8,899)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,781 miles
    Test number
    361905551320
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass81,882 miles (+9,887)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    81,882 miles
    Test number
    506757054357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,995 miles (+10,734)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    71,995 miles
    Test number
    138170543374
    • NoteCut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

  19. Pass61,261 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    61,261 miles
    Test number
    339693052341
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have tread wearing low on inner edges not considered full depth tread from new

  20. Fail61,261 miles (+11,200)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,261 miles
    Test number
    398343352330
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have tread wearing low on inner edges not considered full depth tread from new

  21. Pass50,061 miles (+11,707)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    50,061 miles
    Test number
    616425651354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,354 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    38,354 miles
    Test number
    423795650380
    • DangerousN/s/f tyre tread worn unevenly bald on inner edge

Questions about LB57 SGU

Does LB57 SGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 SGU is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 SGU?
The MOT on LB57 SGU is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 SGU done?
LB57 SGU was recorded at 160,560 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 8,037 miles a year.
Has LB57 SGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 SGU has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB57 SGU 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 SGU find?
LB57 SGU passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front oil leak, but not excessive; rear coil spring corroded both.

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