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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LB57 TBVMOT history

LB57 TBV is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 13 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2023 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 188,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jan 2023
Mileage
188,699 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2022
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,731 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 TBV
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 19 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 TBV was last recorded at 188,699 miles on 18 Jan 2022, 2,861 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,838 miles · 20 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
2,861 miles
Average per year
12,731 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 188,699 miles
  • 2021 – 185,838 miles
  • 2019 – 180,085 miles
  • 2018 – 161,009 miles
  • 2017 – 140,599 miles
  • 2016 – 122,879 miles
  • 2015 – 110,717 miles
  • 2014 – 101,295 miles
  • 2013 – 89,978 miles
  • 2012 – 66,142 miles
  • 2010 – 47,257 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,699 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Steering lock not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,699 miles (+2,861)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    188,699 miles
    Test number
    448185422114
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass185,838 miles (+6)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    185,838 miles
    Test number
    793954114821
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  3. Fail185,832 miles (+5,747)1 dangerous3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,832 miles
    Test number
    542686958661
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  4. Pass180,085 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    180,085 miles
    Test number
    296440113253
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFuel filter looks damp

  5. Fail180,085 miles (+19,076)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,085 miles
    Test number
    469062266913
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFuel filter looks damp

  6. Pass161,009 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    161,009 miles
    Test number
    252582237718
    • MinorNearside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisorySlight play steering u.j

  7. Fail161,009 miles (+20,410)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,009 miles
    Test number
    276794669871
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisorySlight play steering u.j

  8. Pass140,599 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    140,599 miles
    Test number
    233713388008
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres feathering
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoolant pipe (under bonnet) corroded

  9. Fail140,599 miles (+17,720)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,599 miles
    Test number
    160718780426
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres feathering
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoolant pipe (under bonnet) corroded
    • AdvisoryTraction and stability control light on

  10. Pass122,879 miles (+12,162)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    122,879 miles
    Test number
    791839376760
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  11. Pass110,717 miles (+9,422)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    110,717 miles
    Test number
    472116197303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,295 miles (+11,317)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    101,295 miles
    Test number
    318414914379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,978 miles (+11,815)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    89,978 miles
    Test number
    627541253380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,163 miles (+12,021)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    78,163 miles
    Test number
    629497213009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,142 miles (+18,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    66,142 miles
    Test number
    449352832020
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass47,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    47,257 miles
    Test number
    813883840317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 TBV

Does LB57 TBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 TBV expired on 19 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 TBV?
The MOT on LB57 TBV expired on 19 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 TBV done?
LB57 TBV was recorded at 188,699 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2022, an average of 12,731 miles a year.
Has LB57 TBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 TBV has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LB57 TBV 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 TBV find?
LB57 TBV passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2022 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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