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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LB57 UYHMOT history

LB57 UYH is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 9 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 176,052 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2025
Mileage
176,052 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2024
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 UYH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
9 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 UYH was last recorded at 176,052 miles on 4 Sept 2024, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,047 miles · 2 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
8,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 176,052 miles
  • 2023 – 159,632 miles
  • 2021 – 145,495 miles
  • 2020 – 121,583 miles
  • 2019 – 119,573 miles
  • 2018 – 111,023 miles
  • 2017 – 103,657 miles
  • 2016 – 96,239 miles
  • 2015 – 89,381 miles
  • 2014 – 83,238 miles
  • 2013 – 76,636 miles
  • 2012 – 66,602 miles
  • 2011 – 55,753 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,052 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Engine warning light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,052 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    176,052 miles
    Test number
    225653455366
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail176,047 miles (+16,415)2 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,047 miles
    Test number
    501660876951
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass159,632 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    159,632 miles
    Test number
    255384030462
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail159,632 miles (+14,137)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,632 miles
    Test number
    452045527318
    • MajorRear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass145,495 miles (+9,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    145,495 miles
    Test number
    735668463004
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass135,906 miles (+14,323)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    135,906 miles
    Test number
    421475222694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,583 miles (+2,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    121,583 miles
    Test number
    872310670204
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass119,573 miles (+115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    119,573 miles
    Test number
    939110474697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light on

  9. Fail119,458 miles (+8,435)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,458 miles
    Test number
    547373654350
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light on

  10. Pass111,023 miles (+7,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    111,023 miles
    Test number
    697175667615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass103,657 miles (+7,418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    103,657 miles
    Test number
    218822740169
    • AdvisoryOffside windscreen washer jet partially blocked but still supplying enough water
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  12. Pass96,239 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    96,239 miles
    Test number
    268099746706
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail96,239 miles (+6,858)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,239 miles
    Test number
    845554620614
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass89,381 miles (+6,143)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    89,381 miles
    Test number
    675570325093
    • NoteExhaust heatshield insecure at rear
    • NoteScrew in offside rear tyre tread and worn on both edges

  15. Pass83,238 miles (+6,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    83,238 miles
    Test number
    196672124455
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass76,636 miles (+10,034)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    76,636 miles
    Test number
    596866523015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,602 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    66,602 miles
    Test number
    399325902091
    • NoteFront tyres low tread

  18. Fail66,602 miles (+10,849)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,602 miles
    Test number
    829485402082
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront tyres low tread

  19. Pass55,753 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    55,753 miles
    Test number
    568304511047
    • NoteDrivers window faulty

Questions about LB57 UYH

Does LB57 UYH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 UYH expired on 3 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 UYH?
The MOT on LB57 UYH expired on 3 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 UYH done?
LB57 UYH was recorded at 176,052 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2024, an average of 8,820 miles a year.
Has LB57 UYH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 UYH has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LB57 UYH 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 UYH find?
LB57 UYH passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2024 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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