Saab 9-3
Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc
LB57 VAEMOT history
LB57 VAE is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 20 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 181,840 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 181,840 mi
- At MOT on 12 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 11,507 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB57 VAE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,910 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 20 Dec 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB57 VAE was last recorded at 181,840 miles on 12 Feb 2024, 19,992 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 161,848 miles · 17 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 19,992 miles
- Average per year
- 11,507 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 181,840 miles
- 2023 – 161,848 miles
- 2022 – 138,569 miles
- 2021 – 129,125 miles
- 2020 – 122,233 miles
- 2019 – 108,955 miles
- 2018 – 100,199 miles
- 2017 – 89,309 miles
- 2016 – 79,544 miles
- 2015 – 71,955 miles
- 2014 – 61,156 miles
- 2012 – 48,790 miles
- 2011 – 40,522 miles
- 2010 – 30,147 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront subframe slightly corroded
- AdvisoryRear axel corroded
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.
Covers not allowing full inspection
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
18 tests since 7 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 926107231955
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront subframe slightly corroded
- AdvisoryRear axel corroded
Fail181,840 miles (+19,992)3 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,840 miles
- Test number
- 157876415400
- MajorNearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass161,848 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 161,848 miles
- Test number
- 595678446341
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail161,848 miles (+23,279)2 dangerous1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,848 miles
- Test number
- 380775523972
- DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass138,569 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 138,569 miles
- Test number
- 110112825126
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail138,569 miles (+9,444)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,569 miles
- Test number
- 497305822873
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass129,125 miles (+6,892)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 129,125 miles
- Test number
- 568027913337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,233 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 122,233 miles
- Test number
- 976646047715
- AdvisoryCovers not allowing full inspection
Fail122,228 miles (+13,273)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,228 miles
- Test number
- 134209442232
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCovers not allowing full inspection
Pass108,955 miles (+8,756)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 108,955 miles
- Test number
- 541348688340
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass100,199 miles (+10,890)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 100,199 miles
- Test number
- 545531551536
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,309 miles (+9,765)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 89,309 miles
- Test number
- 149199288881
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass79,544 miles (+7,589)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 79,544 miles
- Test number
- 674810030850
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,955 miles (+10,799)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 71,955 miles
- Test number
- 678194045035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,156 miles (+12,366)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 61,156 miles
- Test number
- 367590454034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,790 miles (+8,268)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 48,790 miles
- Test number
- 827183952333
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,522 miles (+10,375)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 40,522 miles
- Test number
- 796039911308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,147 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 30,147 miles
- Test number
- 780751240363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB57 VAE
- Does LB57 VAE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB57 VAE expired on 25 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB57 VAE?
- The MOT on LB57 VAE expired on 25 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB57 VAE done?
- LB57 VAE was recorded at 181,840 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2024, an average of 11,507 miles a year.
- Has LB57 VAE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB57 VAE has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB57 VAE 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 VAE find?
- LB57 VAE passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2024 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.
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