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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LB57 TAVMOT history

LB57 TAV is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 13 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 99,108 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2026
Mileage
99,108 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 TAV
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
13 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 TAV was last recorded at 99,108 miles on 28 Feb 2025, 7,439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,669 miles · 10 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
7,439 miles
Average per year
5,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,108 miles
  • 2024 – 91,669 miles
  • 2023 – 83,394 miles
  • 2021 – 76,186 miles
  • 2020 – 73,618 miles
  • 2019 – 68,395 miles
  • 2018 – 61,615 miles
  • 2017 – 58,029 miles
  • 2016 – 53,665 miles
  • 2015 – 49,714 miles
  • 2014 – 45,713 miles
  • 2013 – 40,363 miles
  • 2012 – 33,830 miles
  • 2011 – 27,479 miles
  • 2010 – 22,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,108 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front discs red signs of overheating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass99,108 miles (+7,439)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    99,108 miles
    Test number
    350128877539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass91,669 miles (+8,275)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    91,669 miles
    Test number
    763664953410
    • 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass83,394 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    83,394 miles
    Test number
    658350175422
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front discs red signs of overheating
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear top mounts corroded

  4. Fail83,393 miles (+7,207)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,393 miles
    Test number
    638212699725
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front discs red signs of overheating
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear top mounts corroded

  5. Pass76,186 miles (+2,568)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    76,186 miles
    Test number
    680882574471
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  6. Pass73,618 miles (+5,223)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,618 miles
    Test number
    876954923690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,395 miles (+6,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,395 miles
    Test number
    553320882187
    • AdvisoryCar corroded on parts

  8. Pass61,615 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    61,615 miles
    Test number
    323872691362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met requirements

  9. Fail61,606 miles (+3,577)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,606 miles
    Test number
    982489069603
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met requirements

  10. Pass58,029 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    58,029 miles
    Test number
    356102389216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear discs pitted and scored

  11. Fail58,028 miles (+4,363)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,028 miles
    Test number
    752800991858
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront discs slightly pitted and scored
    • AdvisoryRear discs pitted and scored

  12. Pass53,665 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    53,665 miles
    Test number
    193409404055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  13. Fail53,665 miles (+3,951)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,665 miles
    Test number
    924029066543
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  14. Pass49,714 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    49,714 miles
    Test number
    623652744892
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Fail49,704 miles (+3,991)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,704 miles
    Test number
    507009394751
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Pass45,713 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    45,713 miles
    Test number
    386212744348
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Fail45,697 miles (+5,334)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,697 miles
    Test number
    946678134361
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  18. Pass40,363 miles (+6,533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    40,363 miles
    Test number
    948783833379
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  19. Pass33,830 miles (+6,351)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    33,830 miles
    Test number
    378599632321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly pitted
    • NoteFront brake pads poss wearing thin
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing slightly inside edge

  20. Pass27,479 miles (+4,601)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    27,479 miles
    Test number
    808793131330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    22,878 miles
    Test number
    373486130300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 TAV

Does LB57 TAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 TAV expired on 27 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 TAV?
The MOT on LB57 TAV expired on 27 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 TAV done?
LB57 TAV was recorded at 99,108 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2025, an average of 5,352 miles a year.
Has LB57 TAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 TAV has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB57 TAV 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 TAV find?
LB57 TAV passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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