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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LB57 TFVMOT history

LB57 TFV is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 13 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 168,017 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
168,017 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LB57 TFV was last recorded at 168,017 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 6,864 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,153 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,864 miles
Average per year
8,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,017 miles
  • 2025 – 161,153 miles
  • 2024 – 158,718 miles
  • 2023 – 157,079 miles
  • 2022 – 155,049 miles
  • 2021 – 153,151 miles
  • 2020 – 151,212 miles
  • 2019 – 145,274 miles
  • 2018 – 139,552 miles
  • 2017 – 129,355 miles
  • 2015 – 119,838 miles
  • 2014 – 115,352 miles
  • 2013 – 100,794 miles
  • 2012 – 77,455 miles
  • 2011 – 56,526 miles
  • 2010 – 34,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,017 miles
  • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,017 miles (+6,864)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    168,017 miles
    Test number
    183199223279
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass161,153 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    161,153 miles
    Test number
    989432339655
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to record a result

  3. Fail161,153 miles (+2,435)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,153 miles
    Test number
    949556131344
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to record a result

  4. Pass158,718 miles (+1,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    158,718 miles
    Test number
    896284941357
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass157,079 miles (+2,030)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    157,079 miles
    Test number
    115840045855
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass155,049 miles (+1,898)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    155,049 miles
    Test number
    789112397430
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass153,151 miles (+1,939)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    153,151 miles
    Test number
    120910286395
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass151,212 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    151,212 miles
    Test number
    617843178744
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail151,212 miles (+5,938)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,212 miles
    Test number
    425521377994
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass145,274 miles (+5,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    145,274 miles
    Test number
    120894545925
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass139,552 miles (+10,197)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    139,552 miles
    Test number
    290129026986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass129,355 miles (+9,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    129,355 miles
    Test number
    479164403785
    • AdvisoryNearside registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass119,838 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    119,838 miles
    Test number
    239380036776
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail119,829 miles (+4,477)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,829 miles
    Test number
    125396786814
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass115,352 miles (+14,558)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    115,352 miles
    Test number
    858109344358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass100,794 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    100,794 miles
    Test number
    647707743399
    • NoteOffside front fog lamp broken.

  17. Fail100,794 miles (+23,339)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,794 miles
    Test number
    707667143322
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside front fog lamp broken.

  18. Fail77,455 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,455 miles
    Test number
    446755422412
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass77,455 miles (+20,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    77,455 miles
    Test number
    708625722308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass56,526 miles (+21,733)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    56,526 miles
    Test number
    437622831482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,793 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    34,793 miles
    Test number
    383857730363
    • 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)

Questions about LB57 TFV

Does LB57 TFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 TFV is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 TFV?
The MOT on LB57 TFV is valid until 9 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 TFV done?
LB57 TFV was recorded at 168,017 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 8,758 miles a year.
Has LB57 TFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 TFV has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 TFV 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 TFV find?
LB57 TFV passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects: front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides.

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