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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LB57 UWZMOT history

LB57 UWZ is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 20 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2025 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 147,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Dec 2025
Mileage
147,848 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2024
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,096 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 UWZ
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
20 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 UWZ was last recorded at 147,848 miles on 26 Nov 2024, 11,934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,914 miles · 30 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
11,934 miles
Average per year
8,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 147,848 miles
  • 2023 – 135,914 miles
  • 2022 – 125,147 miles
  • 2021 – 114,168 miles
  • 2020 – 104,319 miles
  • 2019 – 90,708 miles
  • 2018 – 83,599 miles
  • 2017 – 80,624 miles
  • 2016 – 77,102 miles
  • 2015 – 73,010 miles
  • 2014 – 68,345 miles
  • 2013 – 62,524 miles
  • 2012 – 52,217 miles
  • 2011 – 35,961 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,848 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 31 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,848 miles (+11,934)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    147,848 miles
    Test number
    468771982299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass135,914 miles (+10,767)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    135,914 miles
    Test number
    804300028452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 and worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass125,147 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    125,147 miles
    Test number
    634641139436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail125,146 miles (+10,978)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,146 miles
    Test number
    319473070314
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass114,168 miles (+9,849)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    114,168 miles
    Test number
    743886649298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,319 miles (+2,935)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    104,319 miles
    Test number
    911452197146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,384 miles (+10,676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,384 miles
    Test number
    713490563660
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass90,708 miles (+7,109)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    90,708 miles
    Test number
    870841373571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,599 miles (+2,975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    83,599 miles
    Test number
    682032704983
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass80,624 miles (+85)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    80,624 miles
    Test number
    431355386389
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  11. Fail80,539 miles (+3,437)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,539 miles
    Test number
    134543488897
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Pass77,102 miles (+4,092)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    77,102 miles
    Test number
    526715776855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,010 miles (+4,665)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    73,010 miles
    Test number
    495087915060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,345 miles (+5,821)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    68,345 miles
    Test number
    505274724053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,524 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,524 miles
    Test number
    207252023001
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass62,524 miles (+10,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    62,524 miles
    Test number
    689032723088
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass52,217 miles (+16,256)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    52,217 miles
    Test number
    557877202094
    • NoteBonnet release cable partially siezed
    • NoteVery slight weap from fuel filter housing

  18. Pass35,961 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    35,961 miles
    Test number
    409401131087
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB57 UWZ

Does LB57 UWZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 UWZ expired on 7 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 UWZ?
The MOT on LB57 UWZ expired on 7 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 UWZ done?
LB57 UWZ was recorded at 147,848 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2024, an average of 8,096 miles a year.
Has LB57 UWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 UWZ has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB57 UWZ 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 UWZ find?
LB57 UWZ passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush; offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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