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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,998 cc

LB57 UVZMOT history

LB57 UVZ is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 20 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 114,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Apr 2026
Mileage
114,508 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 UVZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
20 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 UVZ was last recorded at 114,508 miles on 3 Apr 2025, 6,969 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,539 miles · 29 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
6,969 miles
Average per year
6,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,508 miles
  • 2024 – 107,539 miles
  • 2023 – 103,689 miles
  • 2022 – 98,610 miles
  • 2021 – 90,649 miles
  • 2020 – 84,497 miles
  • 2019 – 76,087 miles
  • 2018 – 67,127 miles
  • 2017 – 58,039 miles
  • 2016 – 49,850 miles
  • 2014 – 39,219 miles
  • 2013 – 30,275 miles
  • 2012 – 28,119 miles
  • 2011 – 24,415 miles
  • 2010 – 20,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,508 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear exhaust shield hanging down onto exhaust system

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on the limit (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,508 miles (+6,969)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    114,508 miles
    Test number
    659044914307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  2. Pass107,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    107,539 miles
    Test number
    243701762015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail107,536 miles (+3,847)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,536 miles
    Test number
    376209055911
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass103,689 miles (+5,079)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    103,689 miles
    Test number
    271233610386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,610 miles (+7,961)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    98,610 miles
    Test number
    500124407001
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases end of pipe before backbox (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass90,649 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    90,649 miles
    Test number
    850438885490
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail90,648 miles (+6,151)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,648 miles
    Test number
    884896400649
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass84,497 miles (+8,410)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,497 miles
    Test number
    343321210568
    • MinorNearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass76,087 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    76,087 miles
    Test number
    941878066135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail76,040 miles (+8,913)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,040 miles
    Test number
    268979692736
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due to exhaust leakage (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass67,127 miles (+118)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    67,127 miles
    Test number
    763508763353
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on the limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust shield hanging down onto exhaust system

  12. Fail67,009 miles (+8,970)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,009 miles
    Test number
    778122626535
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on the limit (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust shield hanging down onto exhaust system

  13. Pass58,039 miles (+65)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    58,039 miles
    Test number
    124644974793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail57,974 miles (+8,124)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,974 miles
    Test number
    780070233509
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (235/45/17) (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (235/45/17) (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass49,850 miles (+377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    49,850 miles
    Test number
    126344666750
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail49,473 miles (+10,254)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,473 miles
    Test number
    603266616037
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass39,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    39,219 miles
    Test number
    799062254396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail39,219 miles (+8,944)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,219 miles
    Test number
    755692054371
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass30,275 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    30,275 miles
    Test number
    166856443386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail30,270 miles (+2,151)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,270 miles
    Test number
    377073333336
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
    • FailureRear Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • NoteOffside mirror cover missing

  21. Pass28,119 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    28,119 miles
    Test number
    576063732317
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cut to tread

  22. Fail28,119 miles (+3,704)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,119 miles
    Test number
    876173032319
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cut to tread

  23. Pass24,415 miles (+3,759)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    24,415 miles
    Test number
    915744731348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    20,656 miles
    Test number
    961429240344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 UVZ

Does LB57 UVZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 UVZ expired on 2 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 UVZ?
The MOT on LB57 UVZ expired on 2 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 UVZ done?
LB57 UVZ was recorded at 114,508 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2025, an average of 6,563 miles a year.
Has LB57 UVZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 UVZ has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB57 UVZ 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 UVZ find?
LB57 UVZ passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; oil leak, but not excessive engine, and 2 more.

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