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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LB57 THVMOT history

LB57 THV is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 17 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 144,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
144,774 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 THV
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
17 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 THV was last recorded at 144,774 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,774 miles · 17 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,774 miles
  • 2025 – 136,169 miles
  • 2024 – 129,460 miles
  • 2023 – 118,810 miles
  • 2022 – 115,041 miles
  • 2021 – 104,842 miles
  • 2020 – 100,758 miles
  • 2019 – 96,007 miles
  • 2018 – 86,734 miles
  • 2017 – 79,551 miles
  • 2016 – 74,014 miles
  • 2015 – 67,204 miles
  • 2014 – 56,430 miles
  • 2013 – 49,083 miles
  • 2012 – 45,405 miles
  • 2011 – 39,380 miles
  • 2010 – 32,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,774 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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    144,774 miles
    Test number
    353251248298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail144,774 miles (+8,605)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,774 miles
    Test number
    524478822877
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering component leaking STEERING RACK AREA (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass136,169 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    136,169 miles
    Test number
    377996571666
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail136,169 miles (+6,709)1 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,169 miles
    Test number
    359884531024
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass129,460 miles (+10,650)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    129,460 miles
    Test number
    262156918563
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x 2
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass118,810 miles (+3,769)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    118,810 miles
    Test number
    366587879001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,041 miles (+10,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    115,041 miles
    Test number
    331114811452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner steering rack end slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner steering rack end slight play

  8. Pass104,842 miles (+4,084)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    104,842 miles
    Test number
    479777196504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,758 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    100,758 miles
    Test number
    193352287774
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail100,757 miles (+4,750)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,757 miles
    Test number
    382088403208
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass96,007 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,007 miles
    Test number
    120504847564
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable mounting (1.1.15 (a))

  12. Fail96,006 miles (+9,272)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,006 miles
    Test number
    365686771593
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable mounting (1.1.15 (a))

  13. Pass86,734 miles (+7,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    86,734 miles
    Test number
    439285384002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass79,551 miles (+5,537)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    79,551 miles
    Test number
    457492943025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,014 miles (+6,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    74,014 miles
    Test number
    475566589791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fuel filter area damp--fuel leak?-but not leaking at time of test

  16. Pass67,204 miles (+10,774)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    67,204 miles
    Test number
    604138698302
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre tread depths getting low --approx' 3 to 3.5mm
    • AdvisoryItem removed from drivers view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad(s) getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass56,430 miles (+7,347)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    56,430 miles
    Test number
    506813884269
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn low on inner and outer edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are perished and there is a nail in n/sr
    • NoteInner front brake pads are worn low
    • NoteWear in both raer trailing arm bushes

  18. Pass49,083 miles (+3,678)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    49,083 miles
    Test number
    395692183435
    • NoteOIL LEAK --STEERING RACK ?

  19. Pass45,405 miles (+6,025)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    45,405 miles
    Test number
    585901672249
    • NoteTyre nearside front worn on edges

  20. Pass39,380 miles (+6,782)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    39,380 miles
    Test number
    895118771285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    32,598 miles
    Test number
    351854780238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 THV

Does LB57 THV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 THV is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 THV?
The MOT on LB57 THV is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 THV done?
LB57 THV was recorded at 144,774 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 7,137 miles a year.
Has LB57 THV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 THV has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB57 THV 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 THV find?
LB57 THV passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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