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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,988 cc

LB57 UZVMOT history

LB57 UZV is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 20 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 135,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
135,416 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,212 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 UZV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
20 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 UZV was last recorded at 135,416 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 3,783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,633 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,783 miles
Average per year
7,212 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,416 miles
  • 2024 – 131,633 miles
  • 2023 – 126,394 miles
  • 2022 – 120,914 miles
  • 2021 – 111,913 miles
  • 2019 – 105,876 miles
  • 2018 – 98,899 miles
  • 2016 – 89,321 miles
  • 2015 – 76,796 miles
  • 2014 – 53,642 miles
  • 2013 – 47,989 miles
  • 2012 – 37,603 miles
  • 2011 – 30,939 miles
  • 2010 – 26,781 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,416 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view not in drivers view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,416 miles (+3,783)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    135,416 miles
    Test number
    868560409970
    • MinorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass131,633 miles (+5,239)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    131,633 miles
    Test number
    571927835353
    • MinorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front plus rear brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. Pass126,394 miles (+5,480)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    126,394 miles
    Test number
    653264352053
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake disc worn lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  4. Pass120,914 miles (+4,323)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    120,914 miles
    Test number
    282868673594
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass116,591 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    116,591 miles
    Test number
    785672495955
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view not in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Fail116,591 miles (+4,678)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,591 miles
    Test number
    950314724847
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear silencer corroded/ holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view not in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass111,913 miles (+6,037)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    111,913 miles
    Test number
    309540330535
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass105,876 miles (+6,977)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,876 miles
    Test number
    326539588405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,899 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    98,899 miles
    Test number
    737781939350
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail98,899 miles (+5,121)1 dangerous3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,899 miles
    Test number
    174161840880
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (225/40R18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass93,778 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    93,778 miles
    Test number
    628366597554
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
  12. Fail93,776 miles (+4,455)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,776 miles
    Test number
    253661462872
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding and bearing not tested (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
  13. Pass89,321 miles (+12,525)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    89,321 miles
    Test number
    608624640631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,796 miles (+23,154)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    76,796 miles
    Test number
    156398329567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,642 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    53,642 miles
    Test number
    985254644304
    • NotePlastic trims covering outer sills.
  16. Fail53,640 miles (+5,651)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,640 miles
    Test number
    176503344326
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NotePlastic trims covering outer sills.
  17. Pass47,989 miles (+10,386)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    47,989 miles
    Test number
    289691443372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,603 miles (+6,664)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    37,603 miles
    Test number
    476889442323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,939 miles (+4,158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    30,939 miles
    Test number
    449319641421
    • 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)
  20. Pass26,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    26,781 miles
    Test number
    732154040370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 UZV

Does LB57 UZV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 UZV is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 UZV?
The MOT on LB57 UZV is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 UZV done?
LB57 UZV was recorded at 135,416 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 7,212 miles a year.
Has LB57 UZV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 UZV has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LB57 UZV 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 UZV find?
LB57 UZV passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: central rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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