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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LB57 TGNMOT history

LB57 TGN is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 13 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 111,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2026
Mileage
111,674 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 TGN
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 expired on 5 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 TGN was last recorded at 111,674 miles on 6 Jan 2025, 2,508 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,166 miles · 30 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
2,508 miles
Average per year
6,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,674 miles
  • 2023 – 109,166 miles
  • 2022 – 105,246 miles
  • 2021 – 100,178 miles
  • 2020 – 95,675 miles
  • 2019 – 90,696 miles
  • 2018 – 84,223 miles
  • 2017 – 76,569 miles
  • 2016 – 71,492 miles
  • 2015 – 60,256 miles
  • 2014 – 50,764 miles
  • 2013 – 42,780 miles
  • 2012 – 35,748 miles
  • 2011 – 29,278 miles
  • 2010 – 24,863 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,674 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 n/s,o/s

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s,o/s

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,674 miles (+2,508)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    111,674 miles
    Test number
    442160823268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass109,166 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    109,166 miles
    Test number
    762780222066
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail109,162 miles (+3,916)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,162 miles
    Test number
    340096880864
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass105,246 miles (+5,068)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    105,246 miles
    Test number
    591023213543
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass100,178 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    100,178 miles
    Test number
    575763619627
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail100,166 miles (+4,491)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,166 miles
    Test number
    253680090423
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass95,675 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    95,675 miles
    Test number
    208037743718
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s,o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail95,659 miles (+4,963)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,659 miles
    Test number
    414029099592
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s,o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s,o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass90,696 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    90,696 miles
    Test number
    142461124287
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s,o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail90,692 miles (+6,469)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,692 miles
    Test number
    100684636901
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s,o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s,o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass84,223 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    84,223 miles
    Test number
    585435971872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail84,213 miles (+7,644)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,213 miles
    Test number
    283061980425
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s,o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  13. Pass76,569 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    76,569 miles
    Test number
    683656727396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail76,533 miles (+5,041)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,533 miles
    Test number
    613844040323
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass71,492 miles (+11,236)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    71,492 miles
    Test number
    169844534396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,256 miles (+9,492)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    60,256 miles
    Test number
    924417654190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,764 miles (+7,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    50,764 miles
    Test number
    448001654327
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass42,780 miles (+7,032)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    42,780 miles
    Test number
    608290143362
    • 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)
    • NoteCut in offside front tyre inner sidewall, no cords showing.

  19. Pass35,748 miles (+6,470)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    35,748 miles
    Test number
    185598032395
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCut on offside rear tyre tread(not deep enough to reach cords

  20. Pass29,278 miles (+4,415)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    29,278 miles
    Test number
    687269531397
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCuts in rear tyres, no cords showing.

  21. Pass24,863 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    24,863 miles
    Test number
    543010240368
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LB57 TGN

Does LB57 TGN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 TGN expired on 5 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 TGN?
The MOT on LB57 TGN expired on 5 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 TGN done?
LB57 TGN was recorded at 111,674 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2025, an average of 6,163 miles a year.
Has LB57 TGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 TGN has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LB57 TGN 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 TGN find?
LB57 TGN passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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