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Saab 9-3

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LB57 TFOMOT history

LB57 TFO is a silver diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 17 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 165,797 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2025
Mileage
165,797 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 TFO
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 7 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 TFO was last recorded at 165,797 miles on 8 Oct 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,797 miles · 1 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 165,797 miles
  • 2023 – 157,713 miles
  • 2022 – 149,343 miles
  • 2021 – 140,108 miles
  • 2020 – 135,669 miles
  • 2019 – 127,931 miles
  • 2018 – 120,989 miles
  • 2017 – 112,775 miles
  • 2016 – 104,809 miles
  • 2015 – 97,667 miles
  • 2014 – 90,745 miles
  • 2013 – 82,209 miles
  • 2012 – 70,947 miles
  • 2010 – 45,130 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,797 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear top shock absorber mounting corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear top shock absorber mounting corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    165,797 miles
    Test number
    401838158226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail165,797 miles (+8,084)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,797 miles
    Test number
    146267268930
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass157,713 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    157,713 miles
    Test number
    974318961323
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear top shock absorber mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear top shock absorber mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail157,710 miles (+8,367)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,710 miles
    Test number
    715092295608
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear top shock absorber mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear top shock absorber mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass149,343 miles (+288)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    149,343 miles
    Test number
    186189819753
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [trailing arm bush ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail149,055 miles (+8,947)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,055 miles
    Test number
    646547702054
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension top holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension top holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass140,108 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    140,108 miles
    Test number
    497731151888
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Wing mirror outer casing missing

  8. Fail140,094 miles (+4,425)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,094 miles
    Test number
    639565711283
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed below 1.6 mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed below 1.6 mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Wing mirror outer casing missing

  9. Pass135,669 miles (+7,738)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    135,669 miles
    Test number
    608996918729
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion front shock absorbers
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake performance down

  10. Pass127,931 miles (+6,942)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    127,931 miles
    Test number
    978551323272
    • AdvisorySlight leak exhaust flexi
    • AdvisorySlight wear offside front anti roll link

  11. Pass120,989 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    120,989 miles
    Test number
    691600457912
    • AdvisoryExhaust flex leaking slightly

  12. Fail120,986 miles (+8,211)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,986 miles
    Test number
    727206684132
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flex leaking slightly

  13. Pass112,775 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    112,775 miles
    Test number
    994542049668
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc back plates slightly corroded

  14. Fail112,775 miles (+7,966)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,775 miles
    Test number
    569914179579
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc back plates slightly corroded

  15. Pass104,809 miles (+7,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    104,809 miles
    Test number
    161557292916
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) or rack has slight seepage

  16. Pass97,667 miles (+6,922)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    97,667 miles
    Test number
    350188213070
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight bind
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass90,745 miles (+8,536)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    90,745 miles
    Test number
    958236414204
    • NoteSigns of leak from power steering system

  18. Pass82,209 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    82,209 miles
    Test number
    939318013274
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  19. Fail82,209 miles (+11,262)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,209 miles
    Test number
    696267613293
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass70,947 miles (+25,817)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    70,947 miles
    Test number
    719820622252
    • NoteFront tyres have 3mm tread remaining and 4mm on rear tyres .leagl minimum is 1.6mm

  21. Pass45,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    45,130 miles
    Test number
    420608400332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 TFO

Does LB57 TFO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 TFO expired on 7 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 TFO?
The MOT on LB57 TFO expired on 7 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 TFO done?
LB57 TFO was recorded at 165,797 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2024, an average of 8,664 miles a year.
Has LB57 TFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 TFO has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB57 TFO 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 TFO find?
LB57 TFO passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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