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Saab 9-3

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LB57 TDZMOT history

LB57 TDZ is a red diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 155,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2026
Mileage
155,673 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 TDZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 TDZ was last recorded at 155,673 miles on 23 Sept 2025, 1,482 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,191 miles · 18 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,482 miles
Average per year
7,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,673 miles
  • 2024 – 154,191 miles
  • 2023 – 142,103 miles
  • 2022 – 133,134 miles
  • 2021 – 127,034 miles
  • 2020 – 124,441 miles
  • 2019 – 121,117 miles
  • 2018 – 117,033 miles
  • 2017 – 115,758 miles
  • 2016 – 108,796 miles
  • 2015 – 99,078 miles
  • 2014 – 87,350 miles
  • 2013 – 76,543 miles
  • 2012 – 65,785 miles
  • 2011 – 56,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,673 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Sterring rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3 mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,673 miles5 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    155,673 miles
    Test number
    641070898564
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Sterring rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail155,673 miles (+1,482)2 repaired5 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,673 miles
    Test number
    357845652892
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Sterring rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass154,191 miles (+1)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    154,191 miles
    Test number
    992041609495
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail154,190 miles (+12,087)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,190 miles
    Test number
    540824631672
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass142,103 miles (+8,969)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    142,103 miles
    Test number
    748275670145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass133,134 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    133,134 miles
    Test number
    704183106457
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail133,125 miles (+6,091)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,125 miles
    Test number
    551695831814
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass127,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    127,034 miles
    Test number
    825454567260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail127,031 miles (+2,590)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,031 miles
    Test number
    554954454890
    • DangerousTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass124,441 miles (+3,324)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    124,441 miles
    Test number
    577290965648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass121,117 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    121,117 miles
    Test number
    668320473674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail121,117 miles (+4,084)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,117 miles
    Test number
    883146376026
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass117,033 miles (+1,275)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    117,033 miles
    Test number
    221930816400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,758 miles (+6,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    115,758 miles
    Test number
    615275655789
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light assembly cracked

  15. Pass108,796 miles (+9,718)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    108,796 miles
    Test number
    421948594671
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass99,078 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    99,078 miles
    Test number
    696651650363
    • AdvisoryCHILD SEATS FITTED TO REAR

  17. Fail99,078 miles (+11,728)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,078 miles
    Test number
    601428995651
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCHILD SEATS FITTED TO REAR

  18. Pass87,350 miles (+10,807)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    87,350 miles
    Test number
    407147924295
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass76,543 miles (+10,758)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    76,543 miles
    Test number
    968075043220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass65,785 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    65,785 miles
    Test number
    979129522260
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail65,783 miles (+8,882)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,783 miles
    Test number
    336009422483
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  22. Pass56,901 miles (+9,572)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    56,901 miles
    Test number
    387902831498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    47,329 miles
    Test number
    178863711064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 TDZ

Does LB57 TDZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 TDZ expired on 22 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 TDZ?
The MOT on LB57 TDZ expired on 22 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 TDZ done?
LB57 TDZ was recorded at 155,673 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2025, an average of 7,373 miles a year.
Has LB57 TDZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 TDZ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 TDZ 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 TDZ find?
LB57 TDZ passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2025 with 5 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear lower suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning, and 10 more.

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