
Saab 9-3
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc
LB57 XOWMOT history
LB57 XOW is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 194,132 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 194,132 mi
- At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 10,788 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB57 XOW
- 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
- 1 Feb 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB57 XOW was last recorded at 194,132 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 17,424 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 176,708 miles · 11 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 17,424 miles
- Average per year
- 10,788 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 194,132 miles
- 2025 – 176,708 miles
- 2024 – 167,059 miles
- 2023 – 157,641 miles
- 2022 – 150,519 miles
- 2021 – 124,609 miles
- 2020 – 114,466 miles
- 2019 – 102,582 miles
- 2018 – 95,026 miles
- 2017 – 86,235 miles
- 2016 – 76,538 miles
- 2015 – 59,099 miles
- 2014 – 59,022 miles
- 2013 – 43,270 miles
- 2012 – 34,694 miles
- 2011 – 26,517 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- 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))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryParking brake travel close to limit
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
24 tests since 28 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass194,132 miles (+17,424)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 194,132 miles
- Test number
- 844918006792
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryParking brake travel close to limit
Pass176,708 miles (+12)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 176,708 miles
- Test number
- 239365723150
- MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail176,696 miles (+9,637)6 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,696 miles
- Test number
- 645610209344
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass167,059 miles (+9,418)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 167,059 miles
- Test number
- 616676438575
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,641 miles (+2)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 157,641 miles
- Test number
- 324326875217
- DangerousVehicle Lowered not much suspension lift
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail157,639 miles (+64)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,639 miles
- Test number
- 987098266438
- DangerousVehicle Lowered not much suspension lift
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail157,575 miles (+7,056)1 dangerous4 major4 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,575 miles
- Test number
- 118318307028
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))
- 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))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass150,519 miles (+25,910)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 150,519 miles
- Test number
- 143068498801
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass124,609 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 124,609 miles
- Test number
- 180496581417
- MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sticker (3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail124,598 miles (+10,132)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,598 miles
- Test number
- 438935572745
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sticker (3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass114,466 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 114,466 miles
- Test number
- 793934650417
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust heat shield loose
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))
Fail114,466 miles (+11,884)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,466 miles
- Test number
- 655167319771
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust heat shield loose
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))
Pass102,582 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 102,582 miles
- Test number
- 428381158167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,582 miles (+7,556)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,582 miles
- Test number
- 483463850931
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass95,026 miles (+8,791)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 95,026 miles
- Test number
- 111902608738
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass86,235 miles (+9,697)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 86,235 miles
- Test number
- 774172254373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,538 miles (+17,439)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 76,538 miles
- Test number
- 683221056571
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm replace asap worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm replace asap (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components
Pass59,099 miles (+77)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 59,099 miles
- Test number
- 609189015025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,022 miles (+8,005)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 59,022 miles
- Test number
- 568299734346
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass51,017 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 51,017 miles
- Test number
- 469139224088
- 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)
Fail51,017 miles (+7,747)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,017 miles
- Test number
- 857229224069
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- 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)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteNearside front tyre perished in tread area
Pass43,270 miles (+8,576)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 43,270 miles
- Test number
- 628504823042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,694 miles (+8,177)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 34,694 miles
- Test number
- 498475222041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,517 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 26,517 miles
- Test number
- 166578121067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB57 XOW
- Does LB57 XOW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 XOW is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB57 XOW?
- The MOT on LB57 XOW is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB57 XOW done?
- LB57 XOW was recorded at 194,132 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 10,788 miles a year.
- Has LB57 XOW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB57 XOW has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB57 XOW 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 XOW find?
- LB57 XOW passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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