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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LB57 TFFMOT history

LB57 TFF is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 17 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 106,446 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
106,446 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,149 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 TFF
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 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 TFF was last recorded at 106,446 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 4,891 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,555 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,891 miles
Average per year
3,149 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,446 miles
  • 2024 – 101,555 miles
  • 2023 – 98,640 miles
  • 2022 – 96,895 miles
  • 2021 – 95,938 miles
  • 2020 – 94,885 miles
  • 2019 – 93,834 miles
  • 2018 – 92,357 miles
  • 2017 – 91,260 miles
  • 2016 – 89,999 miles
  • 2015 – 88,609 miles
  • 2014 – 86,517 miles
  • 2013 – 83,099 miles
  • 2012 – 76,094 miles
  • 2011 – 67,289 miles
  • 2010 – 59,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,446 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Upper shock absorber mounting corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber upper mount corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber upper mount corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,446 miles (+4,891)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    106,446 miles
    Test number
    409624763391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,555 miles (+30)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    101,555 miles
    Test number
    561678980556
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper shock absorber mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail101,525 miles (+2,885)2 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,525 miles
    Test number
    560578628421
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached Upper mount corroded and coming apart (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper shock absorber mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass98,640 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    98,640 miles
    Test number
    388683060884
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber upper mount corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber upper mount corroded

  5. Fail98,640 miles (+1,745)2 dangerous3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,640 miles
    Test number
    814495495751
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe to exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber upper mount corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber upper mount corroded

  6. Pass96,895 miles (+957)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    96,895 miles
    Test number
    684513322512
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR pipework to exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber mounting corroded

  7. Pass95,938 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    95,938 miles
    Test number
    811139769102
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated and light scratches (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated and light scratches (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper shock absorber mounting corroded, poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper shock absorber mounting corroded, poor condition

  8. Fail95,938 miles (+1,053)2 dangerous1 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,938 miles
    Test number
    440377460588
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished, cracks on shoulder cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished, splits on outer shoulder cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated and light scratches (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated and light scratches (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper shock absorber mounting corroded, poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper shock absorber mounting corroded, poor condition

  9. Pass94,885 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    94,885 miles
    Test number
    202689574500
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc splash guard corroded poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc splash guard corroded poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail94,883 miles (+1,049)1 major1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,883 miles
    Test number
    856218252272
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc splash guard corroded poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc splash guard corroded poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass93,834 miles (+1,477)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,834 miles
    Test number
    639783333278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc splash guards corroded poor condition

  12. Pass92,357 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    92,357 miles
    Test number
    117968666336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Fail92,357 miles (+1,097)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,357 miles
    Test number
    423199591667
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  14. Pass91,260 miles (+1,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    91,260 miles
    Test number
    325241917543
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass89,999 miles (+1,390)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    89,999 miles
    Test number
    727230809389
    • AdvisoryFront Offside and Nearside brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryKerb damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall small amount of cords exposed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre badly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn slightly unevenly on inner shoulder

  16. Pass88,609 miles (+2,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    88,609 miles
    Test number
    391815970467
    • AdvisoryNearside front and rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake disc outer edge corroded slightly

  17. Pass86,517 miles (+3,418)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    86,517 miles
    Test number
    117135044305
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust system
    • NoteCorrosion to suspension components
    • NoteFront brake discs poor condition
    • NoteSlightly damp around steering rack

  18. Pass83,099 miles (+7,005)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    83,099 miles
    Test number
    409987333402
    • NoteCorrosion to all brake discs
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust
    • NoteCorrosion to suspension components
    • NoteSuspension bushes poor condition

  19. Pass76,094 miles (+8,805)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    76,094 miles
    Test number
    736649332339
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust.
    • NoteCorrosion to rear brake discs.
    • NoteCorrosion to suspension components.

  20. Pass67,289 miles (+7,802)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    67,289 miles
    Test number
    576123441300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    59,487 miles
    Test number
    372576750301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 TFF

Does LB57 TFF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 TFF is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB57 TFF?
The MOT on LB57 TFF is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 TFF done?
LB57 TFF was recorded at 106,446 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 3,149 miles a year.
Has LB57 TFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 TFF has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB57 TFF 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 TFF find?
LB57 TFF passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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