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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 2,000 cc

LB57 UWRMOT history

LB57 UWR is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 20 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 171,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
171,838 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,748 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 UWR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
20 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 UWR was last recorded at 171,838 miles on 12 May 2026, 143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,695 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
143 miles
Average per year
8,748 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,838 miles
  • 2025 – 171,695 miles
  • 2023 – 171,042 miles
  • 2022 – 169,256 miles
  • 2021 – 166,596 miles
  • 2020 – 162,355 miles
  • 2019 – 150,109 miles
  • 2018 – 142,699 miles
  • 2017 – 135,455 miles
  • 2016 – 132,914 miles
  • 2015 – 120,268 miles
  • 2014 – 96,908 miles
  • 2013 – 71,763 miles
  • 2012 – 66,586 miles
  • 2011 – 51,937 miles
  • 2010 – 37,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,838 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on all 4 corners of car , (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play borderline pass . (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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,838 miles (+143)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    171,838 miles
    Test number
    627591512002
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on all 4 corners of car , (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play borderline pass . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass171,695 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    171,695 miles
    Test number
    634208384440
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail171,683 miles (+641)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,683 miles
    Test number
    765380839966
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass171,042 miles (+38)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    171,042 miles
    Test number
    489153637613
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail171,004 miles (+1,748)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,004 miles
    Test number
    856170774702
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass169,256 miles (+2,660)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    169,256 miles
    Test number
    854508503479
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass166,596 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    166,596 miles
    Test number
    276029591003
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail166,596 miles (+4,241)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,596 miles
    Test number
    264177816181
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass162,355 miles (+3,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    162,355 miles
    Test number
    351267714019
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass158,411 miles (+8,302)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    158,411 miles
    Test number
    115518070873
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass150,109 miles (+7,410)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    150,109 miles
    Test number
    207308214979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass142,699 miles (+7,244)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    142,699 miles
    Test number
    811342112182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass135,455 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    135,455 miles
    Test number
    505293890742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail135,451 miles (+2,537)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,451 miles
    Test number
    895249114454
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass132,914 miles (+12,646)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    132,914 miles
    Test number
    432619104024
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex joint (7.1.2)
    • 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)

  16. Pass120,268 miles (+23,360)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    120,268 miles
    Test number
    196244095073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass96,908 miles (+1,372)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    96,908 miles
    Test number
    286513294000
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Fail95,536 miles (+23,773)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,536 miles
    Test number
    537006574010
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass71,763 miles (+5,177)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,763 miles
    Test number
    976529293017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    66,586 miles
    Test number
    207214922333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail66,586 miles (+14,649)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,586 miles
    Test number
    597054922326
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass51,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    51,937 miles
    Test number
    465850431482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail51,937 miles (+14,844)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,937 miles
    Test number
    859620231390
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass37,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    37,093 miles
    Test number
    713650750394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 UWR

Does LB57 UWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 UWR is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 UWR?
The MOT on LB57 UWR is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 UWR done?
LB57 UWR was recorded at 171,838 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 8,748 miles a year.
Has LB57 UWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 UWR has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 UWR 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 UWR find?
LB57 UWR passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 3 more.

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