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Saab 9-3

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LB57 TCUMOT history

LB57 TCU is a silver diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 17 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2025 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 159,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Feb 2025
Mileage
159,340 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2024
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,072 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 TCU
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
17 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 TCU was last recorded at 159,340 miles on 21 Feb 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,340 miles · 20 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,072 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 159,340 miles
  • 2023 – 156,721 miles
  • 2022 – 153,289 miles
  • 2021 – 151,645 miles
  • 2020 – 148,594 miles
  • 2019 – 144,233 miles
  • 2018 – 138,068 miles
  • 2017 – 129,013 miles
  • 2015 – 111,085 miles
  • 2013 – 81,918 miles
  • 2012 – 65,478 miles
  • 2011 – 48,858 miles
  • 2010 – 39,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,340 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass159,340 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    159,340 miles
    Test number
    656208120002
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail159,340 miles (+2,619)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,340 miles
    Test number
    720470530866
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass156,721 miles (+153)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    156,721 miles
    Test number
    377159049791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

  4. Fail156,568 miles (+3,279)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,568 miles
    Test number
    566008623112
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak casing corroded, leaking fluid (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

  5. Pass153,289 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    153,289 miles
    Test number
    223235964770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged edge frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail153,289 miles (+1,644)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,289 miles
    Test number
    556426697721
    • MajorLower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot insecure to housing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement park brake lever on calliper (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged edge frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass151,645 miles (+3,051)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    151,645 miles
    Test number
    710800856481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn slight free play (2.2.2 (b))

  8. Pass148,594 miles (+11)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    148,594 miles
    Test number
    812465242033
    • MinorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDent n/s front wing
    • AdvisoryNot much reserve travel on handbrake
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering bottom u/j (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail148,583 miles (+4,350)2 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,583 miles
    Test number
    219679047496
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking Rack Assembly - No Fluid In System (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip Missing & Leaking Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake Travel Near Limits
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body Damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog Lamp Lens Broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Spring Rubber (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Bushes Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Spring Seat rubber (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Bushes Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass144,233 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    144,233 miles
    Test number
    221888775286
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r lamp cracked

  11. Fail144,233 miles (+6,165)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,233 miles
    Test number
    665882807088
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r lamp cracked

  12. Pass138,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    138,068 miles
    Test number
    825068190328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail138,068 miles (+9,055)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,068 miles
    Test number
    112662836643
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass129,013 miles (+17,928)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    129,013 miles
    Test number
    462395080339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass111,085 miles (+12,563)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    111,085 miles
    Test number
    246954988252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass98,522 miles (+16,604)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    98,522 miles
    Test number
    899113605028
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail81,918 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,918 miles
    Test number
    649180043326
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass81,918 miles (+16,440)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    81,918 miles
    Test number
    657010043316
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass65,478 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    65,478 miles
    Test number
    385676162352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  20. Fail65,478 miles (+16,620)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,478 miles
    Test number
    395726962379
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  21. Pass48,858 miles (+9,156)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    48,858 miles
    Test number
    497961351438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass39,702 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    39,702 miles
    Test number
    250068240331
    • NoteFull engine undertray fitted

  23. Fail39,702 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,702 miles
    Test number
    413228440390
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFull engine undertray fitted

Questions about LB57 TCU

Does LB57 TCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 TCU expired on 22 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 TCU?
The MOT on LB57 TCU expired on 22 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 TCU done?
LB57 TCU was recorded at 159,340 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2024, an average of 9,072 miles a year.
Has LB57 TCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 TCU has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LB57 TCU 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 TCU find?
LB57 TCU passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2024 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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