Saab logo

Saab 9-3

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LB57 TLKMOT history

LB57 TLK is a silver diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 13 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 165,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
165,005 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,842 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LB57 TLK in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 TLK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
13 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 TLK was last recorded at 165,005 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 8,907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,098 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,907 miles
Average per year
8,842 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,005 miles
  • 2025 – 156,098 miles
  • 2024 – 144,947 miles
  • 2023 – 134,783 miles
  • 2022 – 124,191 miles
  • 2021 – 116,943 miles
  • 2020 – 110,433 miles
  • 2019 – 102,947 miles
  • 2018 – 95,138 miles
  • 2017 – 86,454 miles
  • 2016 – 76,807 miles
  • 2015 – 65,138 miles
  • 2014 – 52,134 miles
  • 2012 – 46,402 miles
  • 2011 – 39,229 miles
  • 2010 – 30,672 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,005 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,005 miles (+8,907)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    165,005 miles
    Test number
    733309654763
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass156,098 miles (+11,151)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    156,098 miles
    Test number
    751738754252
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass144,947 miles (+10,164)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    144,947 miles
    Test number
    902590856480
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass134,783 miles (+10,592)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    134,783 miles
    Test number
    721943484978
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner cv boot split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass124,191 miles (+7,248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    124,191 miles
    Test number
    271227553864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass116,943 miles (+6,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    116,943 miles
    Test number
    192930002884
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass110,433 miles (+7,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    110,433 miles
    Test number
    821921849897
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass102,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    102,947 miles
    Test number
    890533784742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail102,947 miles (+7,809)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,947 miles
    Test number
    732265639742
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass95,138 miles (+8,684)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    95,138 miles
    Test number
    701415783064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass86,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    86,454 miles
    Test number
    448494551329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail86,454 miles (+9,647)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,454 miles
    Test number
    285500349583
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  13. Pass76,807 miles (+11,669)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    76,807 miles
    Test number
    901805195273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,138 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,138 miles
    Test number
    277935755040
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  15. Pass65,138 miles (+13,004)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    65,138 miles
    Test number
    978085855081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,134 miles (+5,732)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    52,134 miles
    Test number
    655929854018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,402 miles (+7,173)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    46,402 miles
    Test number
    618883032379
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass39,229 miles (+8,557)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    39,229 miles
    Test number
    246546341384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    30,672 miles
    Test number
    493257440402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 TLK

Does LB57 TLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 TLK is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 TLK?
The MOT on LB57 TLK is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 TLK done?
LB57 TLK was recorded at 165,005 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 8,842 miles a year.
Has LB57 TLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 TLK has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on LB57 TLK 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 TLK find?
LB57 TLK passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LB57T registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.