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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LB57 TAUMOT history

LB57 TAU is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 17 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 111,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jun 2026
Mileage
111,202 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,535 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 TAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
17 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 TAU was last recorded at 111,202 miles on 27 Jun 2025, 7,103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,099 miles · 8 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
7,103 miles
Average per year
5,535 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,202 miles
  • 2023 – 104,099 miles
  • 2021 – 89,200 miles
  • 2020 – 85,530 miles
  • 2019 – 80,412 miles
  • 2018 – 76,656 miles
  • 2017 – 71,859 miles
  • 2016 – 64,312 miles
  • 2015 – 56,617 miles
  • 2014 – 52,750 miles
  • 2013 – 49,223 miles
  • 2012 – 46,126 miles
  • 2011 – 38,896 miles
  • 2010 – 30,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,202 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder body corrossion

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.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears and offside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi is leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,202 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    111,202 miles
    Test number
    552803545887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrossion

  2. Fail111,202 miles (+7,103)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,202 miles
    Test number
    881770934519
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Inner Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrossion

  3. Pass104,099 miles (+14,899)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    104,099 miles
    Test number
    946730009905
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass89,200 miles (+3,670)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    89,200 miles
    Test number
    996676428836
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass85,530 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    85,530 miles
    Test number
    192212466975
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi is leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail85,516 miles (+5,104)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,516 miles
    Test number
    846056383586
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi is leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass80,412 miles (+3,756)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,412 miles
    Test number
    199125494305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,656 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    76,656 miles
    Test number
    815585238951
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail76,641 miles (+4,782)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,641 miles
    Test number
    692608989577
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass71,859 miles (+7,547)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    71,859 miles
    Test number
    171040415700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,312 miles (+7,695)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    64,312 miles
    Test number
    934180065606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,617 miles (+3,867)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    56,617 miles
    Test number
    251757355705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,750 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    52,750 miles
    Test number
    529492944336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail52,694 miles (+3,471)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,694 miles
    Test number
    708066034347
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass49,223 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    49,223 miles
    Test number
    975398033353
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail49,223 miles (+3,097)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,223 miles
    Test number
    507468333313
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass46,126 miles (+7,230)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    46,126 miles
    Test number
    659750442387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    38,896 miles
    Test number
    519150051348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail38,896 miles (+8,322)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,896 miles
    Test number
    658170251359
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass30,574 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    30,574 miles
    Test number
    294286530362
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LB57 TAU

Does LB57 TAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 TAU expired on 26 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 TAU?
The MOT on LB57 TAU expired on 26 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 TAU done?
LB57 TAU was recorded at 111,202 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2025, an average of 5,535 miles a year.
Has LB57 TAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 TAU has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 TAU 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 TAU find?
LB57 TAU passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; offside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; offside rear inner suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sill, and 2 more.

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