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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LB57 TBXMOT history

LB57 TBX is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 17 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 141,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
141,099 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,182 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 TBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
17 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 TBX was last recorded at 141,099 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 13,782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
127,317 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
13,782 miles
Average per year
7,182 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,099 miles
  • 2025 – 127,317 miles
  • 2024 – 116,831 miles
  • 2023 – 107,104 miles
  • 2022 – 105,105 miles
  • 2021 – 103,092 miles
  • 2020 – 98,864 miles
  • 2019 – 94,052 miles
  • 2018 – 89,656 miles
  • 2017 – 85,739 miles
  • 2016 – 81,657 miles
  • 2015 – 78,462 miles
  • 2014 – 67,937 miles
  • 2013 – 50,282 miles
  • 2012 – 36,636 miles
  • 2011 – 31,874 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,099 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,099 miles (+13,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    141,099 miles
    Test number
    263036229702
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass127,317 miles (+10,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    127,317 miles
    Test number
    473150063180
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  3. Pass116,831 miles (+9,727)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    116,831 miles
    Test number
    871274857342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,104 miles (+1,999)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    107,104 miles
    Test number
    469794708077
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass105,105 miles (+2,013)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    105,105 miles
    Test number
    283091687983
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight rear brake imbalance
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen

  6. Pass103,092 miles (+4,228)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    103,092 miles
    Test number
    846550045393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,864 miles (+4,812)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    98,864 miles
    Test number
    748672189451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,052 miles (+4,396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    94,052 miles
    Test number
    442954952927
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass89,656 miles (+3,917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    89,656 miles
    Test number
    513517758989
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass85,739 miles (+4,082)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    85,739 miles
    Test number
    747794007313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass81,657 miles (+3,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    81,657 miles
    Test number
    560956232718
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass78,462 miles (+10,525)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    78,462 miles
    Test number
    206283285431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s number plate lamp not working

  13. Pass67,937 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    67,937 miles
    Test number
    816634384119
    • NoteCentre brake light not fitted at time of test

  14. Fail67,937 miles (+17,655)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,937 miles
    Test number
    538224884165
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteCentre brake light not fitted at time of test

  15. Pass50,282 miles (+13,646)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    50,282 miles
    Test number
    275304783014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    36,636 miles
    Test number
    199773022473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,636 miles (+4,762)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,636 miles
    Test number
    527903522023
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass31,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    31,874 miles
    Test number
    456464201033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 TBX

Does LB57 TBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 TBX is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 TBX?
The MOT on LB57 TBX is valid until 20 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 TBX done?
LB57 TBX was recorded at 141,099 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 7,182 miles a year.
Has LB57 TBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 TBX has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2014.
Has the mileage on LB57 TBX 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 TBX find?
LB57 TBX passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear coil spring corroded both.

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