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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass194,132 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. Pass167,059 miles (+9,418)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    167,059 miles
    Test number
    616676438575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. Pass102,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    102,582 miles
    Test number
    428381158167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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))
  15. 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)
  16. Pass86,235 miles (+9,697)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    86,235 miles
    Test number
    774172254373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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
  18. Pass59,099 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    59,099 miles
    Test number
    609189015025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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
  20. 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)
  21. 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
  22. Pass43,270 miles (+8,576)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    43,270 miles
    Test number
    628504823042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,694 miles (+8,177)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    34,694 miles
    Test number
    498475222041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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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