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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LB57 TKUMOT history

LB57 TKU is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 13 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 138,668 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2026
Mileage
138,668 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 TKU
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 18 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 TKU was last recorded at 138,668 miles on 26 Sept 2025, 5,547 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,121 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,547 miles
Average per year
7,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,668 miles
  • 2024 – 133,121 miles
  • 2023 – 124,555 miles
  • 2022 – 109,730 miles
  • 2021 – 103,288 miles
  • 2020 – 101,151 miles
  • 2019 – 99,333 miles
  • 2018 – 96,522 miles
  • 2017 – 93,663 miles
  • 2016 – 88,815 miles
  • 2015 – 81,184 miles
  • 2014 – 71,612 miles
  • 2013 – 63,239 miles
  • 2012 – 48,986 miles
  • 2011 – 35,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,668 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass138,668 miles (+5,547)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    138,668 miles
    Test number
    366073201985
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass133,121 miles (+8,566)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    133,121 miles
    Test number
    926272030623
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake backing plates corroded

  3. Pass124,555 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    124,555 miles
    Test number
    752491778842
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing low
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing low
    • AdvisoryParking brake requirements just met, little reserve travel

  4. Fail124,555 miles (+14,825)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,555 miles
    Test number
    151358244878
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing low
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing low
    • AdvisoryParking brake requirements just met, little reserve travel

  5. Pass109,730 miles (+77)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,730 miles
    Test number
    568510235470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail109,653 miles (+6,365)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,653 miles
    Test number
    438818115603
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake low effort

  7. Pass103,288 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    103,288 miles
    Test number
    506919891978
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail103,271 miles (+2,120)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,271 miles
    Test number
    439312298445
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass101,151 miles (+1,818)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    101,151 miles
    Test number
    618524983468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,333 miles (+2,811)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    99,333 miles
    Test number
    392687961847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,522 miles (+2,859)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    96,522 miles
    Test number
    931606490534
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • 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 bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass93,663 miles (+4,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    93,663 miles
    Test number
    449469645984
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/f tyre

  13. Pass88,815 miles (+7,631)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    88,815 miles
    Test number
    965109198338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,184 miles (+9,572)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    81,184 miles
    Test number
    117571165169
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvanced corrosion in general on exhaust system
    • NoteNote EML on
    • NoteRestriction on N/S/R wheel BORDERLINE

  15. Pass71,612 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    71,612 miles
    Test number
    589154384184
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Fail71,611 miles (+8,372)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,611 miles
    Test number
    595754484108
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Pass63,239 miles (+14,253)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    63,239 miles
    Test number
    177440673166
    • NoteN/s/f brake disc corroded

  18. Pass48,986 miles (+13,605)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    48,986 miles
    Test number
    769080982038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    35,381 miles
    Test number
    177374251056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 TKU

Does LB57 TKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 TKU is valid until 18 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB57 TKU?
The MOT on LB57 TKU is valid until 18 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 TKU done?
LB57 TKU was recorded at 138,668 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 7,079 miles a year.
Has LB57 TKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 TKU has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB57 TKU 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 TKU find?
LB57 TKU passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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