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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LB57 THZMOT history

LB57 THZ is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 17 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 170,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Dec 2025
Mileage
170,374 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,887 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 THZ
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 expired on 11 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 THZ was last recorded at 170,374 miles on 12 Dec 2024, 213 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,161 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
213 miles
Average per year
7,887 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 170,374 miles
  • 2023 – 161,704 miles
  • 2022 – 155,219 miles
  • 2021 – 154,517 miles
  • 2020 – 152,602 miles
  • 2019 – 148,652 miles
  • 2018 – 143,659 miles
  • 2017 – 136,363 miles
  • 2016 – 126,987 miles
  • 2015 – 113,965 miles
  • 2014 – 103,890 miles
  • 2012 – 90,670 miles
  • 2011 – 60,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,374 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring insecure DOOR HINGE (4.11 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, above the rear subframe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,374 miles (+213)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    170,374 miles
    Test number
    173871451515
    • MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring insecure DOOR HINGE (4.11 (a) (i))

  2. Fail170,161 miles (+8,457)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,161 miles
    Test number
    599862335200
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring insecure DOOR HINGE (4.11 (a) (i))

  3. Pass161,704 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    161,704 miles
    Test number
    200355498235
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, above the rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, above the subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on the side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel nearly excessive
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and sill covers fitted

  4. Fail161,704 miles (+6,485)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,704 miles
    Test number
    961457710325
    • 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 Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, above the rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, above the subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on the side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel nearly excessive
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and sill covers fitted

  5. Pass155,219 miles (+702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    155,219 miles
    Test number
    319697249736
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass154,517 miles (+1,915)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    154,517 miles
    Test number
    601827580403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass152,602 miles (+3,950)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    152,602 miles
    Test number
    834533062851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass148,652 miles (+4,993)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    148,652 miles
    Test number
    724093487565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass143,659 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    143,659 miles
    Test number
    595368045212
    • AdvisoryUnder trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

  10. Fail143,646 miles (+16)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,646 miles
    Test number
    780405041236
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

  11. Fail143,630 miles (+7,267)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,630 miles
    Test number
    839499611516
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flex pipe leaking

  12. Pass136,363 miles (+9,376)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    136,363 miles
    Test number
    934463495067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  13. Pass126,987 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    126,987 miles
    Test number
    233481123818
    • AdvisoryO/s rear inner side light inop
    • AdvisoryRear tyre's wearing on inner edges

  14. Fail126,987 miles (+13,022)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,987 miles
    Test number
    458882714919
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryO/s rear inner side light inop
    • AdvisoryRear tyre's wearing on inner edges

  15. Pass113,965 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    113,965 miles
    Test number
    955749855135
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail113,965 miles (+10,075)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,965 miles
    Test number
    359294955184
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass103,890 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    103,890 miles
    Test number
    517067254100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail103,888 miles (+2,714)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,888 miles
    Test number
    316814454123
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass101,174 miles (+10,504)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    101,174 miles
    Test number
    778796004088
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass90,670 miles (+14,013)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    90,670 miles
    Test number
    955073952395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass76,657 miles (+16,193)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    76,657 miles
    Test number
    618903102053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,464 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,464 miles
    Test number
    197875001059
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass60,464 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    60,464 miles
    Test number
    237535901032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB57 THZ

Does LB57 THZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 THZ expired on 11 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 THZ?
The MOT on LB57 THZ expired on 11 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 THZ done?
LB57 THZ was recorded at 170,374 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2024, an average of 7,887 miles a year.
Has LB57 THZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 THZ has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB57 THZ 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 THZ find?
LB57 THZ passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect: offside front electrical wiring insecure door hinge.

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