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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LB57 UZFMOT history

LB57 UZF is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 21 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2022 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 176,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2022
Mileage
176,688 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2021
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 UZF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
21 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 UZF was last recorded at 176,688 miles on 22 Nov 2021, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,629 miles · 18 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
59 miles
Average per year
8,450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 176,688 miles
  • 2020 – 171,591 miles
  • 2019 – 165,149 miles
  • 2018 – 160,394 miles
  • 2017 – 159,148 miles
  • 2016 – 140,250 miles
  • 2015 – 124,546 miles
  • 2014 – 115,446 miles
  • 2012 – 108,580 miles
  • 2011 – 84,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,688 miles
  • AdvisoryBattery light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber casings corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryEngine noisyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryExhaust corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MET LEGAL LIMIT N/S REQUIRES ATTENTION
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryTemporary repair to front exhaust flexi jointRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Both front shockabsorber casings badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Engine noisey

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust corroded, front flexi badly deteriorated and leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake travel high

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,688 miles (+59)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    176,688 miles
    Test number
    333920797685
    • AdvisoryBattery light on
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber casings corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine noisy
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MET LEGAL LIMIT N/S REQUIRES ATTENTION
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield loose
    • AdvisoryTemporary repair to front exhaust flexi joint

  2. Fail176,629 miles (+5,038)1 dangerous2 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,629 miles
    Test number
    127141470977
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery light on
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber casings corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine noisy
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield loose
    • AdvisoryTemporary repair to front exhaust flexi joint

  3. Pass171,591 miles (+157)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    171,591 miles
    Test number
    291382755251
    • AdvisoryBoth front shockabsorber casings badly corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine noisey
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded, front flexi badly deteriorated and leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel high

  4. Fail171,434 miles (+6,285)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,434 miles
    Test number
    699598532008
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shockabsorber casings badly corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine noisey
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded, front flexi badly deteriorated and leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel high

  5. Pass165,149 miles (+4,755)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    165,149 miles
    Test number
    278444412004
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass160,394 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    160,394 miles
    Test number
    622099524306
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

  7. Fail160,394 miles (+1,246)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,394 miles
    Test number
    362132752834
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

  8. Pass159,148 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    159,148 miles
    Test number
    802199546956
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre wall slight damage

  9. Fail159,148 miles (+18,898)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,148 miles
    Test number
    401180744290
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre wall slight damage

  10. Pass140,250 miles (+15,704)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    140,250 miles
    Test number
    787865881910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass124,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    124,546 miles
    Test number
    858166815062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail124,546 miles (+9,100)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,546 miles
    Test number
    859955515077
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass115,446 miles (+6,866)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    115,446 miles
    Test number
    706621214063
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres stepping/flat spotting on inner shoulders
    • NoteNo smoke produced

  14. Pass108,580 miles (+11,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    108,580 miles
    Test number
    945452152342
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass97,341 miles (+12,361)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    97,341 miles
    Test number
    788106602095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    84,980 miles
    Test number
    207057811016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail84,980 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,980 miles
    Test number
    709835411013
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LB57 UZF

Does LB57 UZF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 UZF expired on 21 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 UZF?
The MOT on LB57 UZF expired on 21 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 UZF done?
LB57 UZF was recorded at 176,688 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2021, an average of 8,450 miles a year.
Has LB57 UZF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 UZF has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LB57 UZF 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 UZF find?
LB57 UZF passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2021 with 13 advisories: battery light on; both front shock absorber casings corroded; engine noisy, and 10 more.

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