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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LB57 TLUMOT history

LB57 TLU is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 17 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 150,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Apr 2024
Mileage
150,874 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2023
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,170 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 TLU
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 expired on 6 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 TLU was last recorded at 150,874 miles on 7 Apr 2023, 2,479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,395 miles · 22 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
2,479 miles
Average per year
8,170 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 150,874 miles
  • 2022 – 148,395 miles
  • 2021 – 145,039 miles
  • 2020 – 142,334 miles
  • 2019 – 135,845 miles
  • 2017 – 128,637 miles
  • 2015 – 115,858 miles
  • 2014 – 103,904 miles
  • 2013 – 92,970 miles
  • 2012 – 82,016 miles
  • 2011 – 69,040 miles
  • 2010 – 50,194 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,874 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,874 miles (+2,479)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    150,874 miles
    Test number
    664240474890
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass148,395 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    148,395 miles
    Test number
    248123182683
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail148,395 miles (+3,356)4 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,395 miles
    Test number
    632090392897
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass145,039 miles (+2,705)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    145,039 miles
    Test number
    199919058238
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass142,334 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    142,334 miles
    Test number
    983003086874
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose the pipe also loosed (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror cover loosed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached broken but secured (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail142,334 miles (+6,489)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,334 miles
    Test number
    253302326332
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose the pipe also loosed (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror cover loosed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached broken but secured (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass135,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    135,845 miles
    Test number
    817110993016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail135,845 miles (+7,208)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,845 miles
    Test number
    168439770265
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass128,637 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    128,637 miles
    Test number
    763281190832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail128,637 miles (+5,313)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,637 miles
    Test number
    238610440644
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and play (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass123,324 miles (+7,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    123,324 miles
    Test number
    266186821196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass115,858 miles (+11,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    115,858 miles
    Test number
    917005848684
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to excessive (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass103,904 miles (+92)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    103,904 miles
    Test number
    227008134322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

  14. Fail103,812 miles (+10,842)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,812 miles
    Test number
    406886234489
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

  15. Pass92,970 miles (+10,954)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    92,970 miles
    Test number
    637178933371
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low inner edge

  16. Pass82,016 miles (+12,976)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    82,016 miles
    Test number
    889791432335
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low

  17. Pass69,040 miles (+18,846)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    69,040 miles
    Test number
    335043241311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,194 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    50,194 miles
    Test number
    173374340398
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE WEARING UNEVENLY INNER EGDE

Questions about LB57 TLU

Does LB57 TLU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 TLU expired on 6 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 TLU?
The MOT on LB57 TLU expired on 6 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 TLU done?
LB57 TLU was recorded at 150,874 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2023, an average of 8,170 miles a year.
Has LB57 TLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 TLU has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LB57 TLU 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 TLU find?
LB57 TLU passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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