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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 2,000 cc

LB57 UWSMOT history

LB57 UWS is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 20 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2024 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 147,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Apr 2024
Mileage
147,807 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2024
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,735 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 UWS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
20 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB57 UWS was last recorded at 147,807 miles on 9 Apr 2024, 10,654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,153 miles · 3 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
10,654 miles
Average per year
8,735 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 147,807 miles
  • 2023 – 137,153 miles
  • 2022 – 129,068 miles
  • 2021 – 120,287 miles
  • 2020 – 113,255 miles
  • 2019 – 104,669 miles
  • 2018 – 95,315 miles
  • 2017 – 85,652 miles
  • 2015 – 73,518 miles
  • 2014 – 62,424 miles
  • 2013 – 54,385 miles
  • 2012 – 43,615 miles
  • 2011 – 33,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail147,807 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail147,807 miles (+10,654)7 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,807 miles
    Test number
    268441229415
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass137,153 miles (+8,085)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    137,153 miles
    Test number
    906715668820
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm bushes beginning to split

  3. Pass129,068 miles (+8,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    129,068 miles
    Test number
    517769039663
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass120,287 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    120,287 miles
    Test number
    539350099591
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail120,267 miles (+7,012)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,267 miles
    Test number
    924413028474
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass113,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    113,255 miles
    Test number
    693262995034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail113,255 miles (+8,586)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,255 miles
    Test number
    155751230290
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass104,669 miles (+9,354)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    104,669 miles
    Test number
    837958970705
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass95,315 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    95,315 miles
    Test number
    600450176883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail95,315 miles (+9,663)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,315 miles
    Test number
    449677589056
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort parking (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass85,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    85,652 miles
    Test number
    469888773288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,652 miles (+12,134)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,652 miles
    Test number
    334189614081
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass73,518 miles (+11,094)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    73,518 miles
    Test number
    263001551904
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass62,424 miles (+8,039)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    62,424 miles
    Test number
    958750084215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,385 miles (+10,770)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    54,385 miles
    Test number
    119066873252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,615 miles (+9,758)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    43,615 miles
    Test number
    189615292472
    • NoteO/s/f fog light glass broken

  17. Pass33,857 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,857 miles
    Test number
    237513181003
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB57 UWS

Does LB57 UWS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 UWS expired on 14 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 UWS?
The MOT on LB57 UWS expired on 14 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 UWS done?
LB57 UWS was recorded at 147,807 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2024, an average of 8,735 miles a year.
Has LB57 UWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 UWS has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB57 UWS 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 UWS find?
LB57 UWS failed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2024 with 7 dangerous defects, 1 major defect and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage fractured; nearside front inner brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, and 8 more.

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