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Saab 9-3

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LB57 TBUMOT history

LB57 TBU is a silver diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 13 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 121,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
121,940 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 TBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
13 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 TBU was last recorded at 121,940 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,919 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
6,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,940 miles
  • 2025 – 117,836 miles
  • 2024 – 117,789 miles
  • 2023 – 113,083 miles
  • 2022 – 110,020 miles
  • 2021 – 105,075 miles
  • 2020 – 101,367 miles
  • 2019 – 91,032 miles
  • 2018 – 81,315 miles
  • 2017 – 73,533 miles
  • 2016 – 68,112 miles
  • 2015 – 62,779 miles
  • 2014 – 57,281 miles
  • 2012 – 42,118 miles
  • 2011 – 34,746 miles
  • 2010 – 27,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,940 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (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.

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory10 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,940 miles (+21)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    121,940 miles
    Test number
    268463650958
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail121,919 miles (+4,083)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,919 miles
    Test number
    380673510401
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass117,836 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    117,836 miles
    Test number
    855518466053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail117,789 miles (+4,706)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,789 miles
    Test number
    489792089132
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexie (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass113,083 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    113,083 miles
    Test number
    386213009790
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail113,083 miles (+3,063)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,083 miles
    Test number
    747557910128
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass110,020 miles (+117)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    110,020 miles
    Test number
    433190093943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail109,903 miles (+4,828)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,903 miles
    Test number
    347115179611
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass105,075 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    105,075 miles
    Test number
    155083938862
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail105,075 miles (+3,708)3 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,075 miles
    Test number
    829226489976
    • MajorFuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass101,367 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    101,367 miles
    Test number
    673557042425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail101,367 miles (+10,335)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,367 miles
    Test number
    399394386554
    • MajorFuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass91,032 miles (+9,717)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,032 miles
    Test number
    371634585844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass81,315 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    81,315 miles
    Test number
    692408592623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  15. Fail81,315 miles (+7,782)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,315 miles
    Test number
    622367653725
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  16. Pass73,533 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    73,533 miles
    Test number
    983243552319
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail73,533 miles (+5,421)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,533 miles
    Test number
    414110722255
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass68,112 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    68,112 miles
    Test number
    779914516078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

  19. Fail68,112 miles (+5,333)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,112 miles
    Test number
    411998156756
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

  20. Pass62,779 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    62,779 miles
    Test number
    669183961054
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Fail62,779 miles (+5,498)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,779 miles
    Test number
    470652445832
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass57,281 miles (+6,585)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    57,281 miles
    Test number
    778720644357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,696 miles (+8,578)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    50,696 miles
    Test number
    808871234025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,118 miles (+7,372)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    42,118 miles
    Test number
    839356542377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,746 miles (+7,077)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    34,746 miles
    Test number
    628997241343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,669 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    27,669 miles
    Test number
    371078240354
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB57 TBU

Does LB57 TBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 TBU is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 TBU?
The MOT on LB57 TBU is valid until 29 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 TBU done?
LB57 TBU was recorded at 121,940 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 6,165 miles a year.
Has LB57 TBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 TBU has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB57 TBU 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 TBU find?
LB57 TBU passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush, and 1 more.

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