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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LB57 VAAMOT history

LB57 VAA is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 20 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 140,687 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Dec 2025
Mileage
140,687 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 VAA
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 17 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 VAA was last recorded at 140,687 miles on 18 Dec 2024, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,682 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
8,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 140,687 miles
  • 2023 – 137,055 miles
  • 2022 – 134,582 miles
  • 2021 – 128,542 miles
  • 2020 – 123,851 miles
  • 2019 – 118,383 miles
  • 2018 – 103,139 miles
  • 2017 – 91,074 miles
  • 2016 – 75,425 miles
  • 2015 – 69,925 miles
  • 2014 – 61,426 miles
  • 2013 – 52,781 miles
  • 2012 – 42,857 miles
  • 2011 – 33,846 miles
  • 2010 – 27,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,687 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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 Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,687 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    140,687 miles
    Test number
    309908697771
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail140,682 miles (+3,627)6 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,682 miles
    Test number
    464802757951
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass137,055 miles (+30)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    137,055 miles
    Test number
    522542526579
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail137,025 miles (+2,443)11 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,025 miles
    Test number
    781102996210
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass134,582 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    134,582 miles
    Test number
    860985573669
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  6. Fail134,578 miles (+6,036)7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,578 miles
    Test number
    224691534747
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  7. Pass128,542 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    128,542 miles
    Test number
    316484800543
    • AdvisoryBRONT BUMPER LOOSE
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail128,542 miles (+4,691)3 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,542 miles
    Test number
    262660913476
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBRONT BUMPER LOOSE
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass123,851 miles (+5,468)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    123,851 miles
    Test number
    703281169889
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass118,383 miles (+15,244)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    118,383 miles
    Test number
    913253386459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,139 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    103,139 miles
    Test number
    327563545857
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner cv gator leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryFront metal coolant pipe corroding

  12. Fail103,132 miles (+12,058)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,132 miles
    Test number
    610433335758
    • MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner cv gator leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryFront metal coolant pipe corroding

  13. Pass91,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    91,074 miles
    Test number
    780105490570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,074 miles (+15,649)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,074 miles
    Test number
    112038636440
    • FailureNearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner boot (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  15. Pass75,425 miles (+5,500)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    75,425 miles
    Test number
    498151278809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,925 miles (+8,499)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    69,925 miles
    Test number
    807227253174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,426 miles (+8,645)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    61,426 miles
    Test number
    708486124316
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust heatshield loose and rattling,

  18. Pass52,781 miles (+9,924)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    52,781 miles
    Test number
    277769123321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,857 miles (+9,011)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    42,857 miles
    Test number
    309995102334
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded

  20. Pass33,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    33,846 miles
    Test number
    348955901338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail33,846 miles (+6,164)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,846 miles
    Test number
    446094201426
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass27,682 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    27,682 miles
    Test number
    941297920304
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Fail27,682 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,682 miles
    Test number
    391047420358
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB57 VAA

Does LB57 VAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 VAA expired on 17 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 VAA?
The MOT on LB57 VAA expired on 17 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 VAA done?
LB57 VAA was recorded at 140,687 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2024, an average of 8,032 miles a year.
Has LB57 VAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 VAA has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB57 VAA 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 VAA find?
LB57 VAA passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2024 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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