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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 2,000 cc

LB57 XOXMOT history

LB57 XOX is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 14 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 148,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2026
Mileage
148,597 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 XOX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB57 XOX was last recorded at 148,597 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 11,937 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,660 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11,937 miles
Average per year
6,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,597 miles
  • 2025 – 136,660 miles
  • 2024 – 120,251 miles
  • 2023 – 118,207 miles
  • 2022 – 110,679 miles
  • 2021 – 103,714 miles
  • 2020 – 99,870 miles
  • 2019 – 94,212 miles
  • 2018 – 88,041 miles
  • 2017 – 82,776 miles
  • 2016 – 77,231 miles
  • 2015 – 71,655 miles
  • 2014 – 66,847 miles
  • 2013 – 61,884 miles
  • 2012 – 57,838 miles
  • 2011 – 53,574 miles
  • 2010 – 51,383 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail148,597 miles
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail148,597 miles (+11,937)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,597 miles
    Test number
    118212987898
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass136,660 miles (+16,409)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    136,660 miles
    Test number
    960955637488
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass120,251 miles (+2,044)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    120,251 miles
    Test number
    532190320506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass118,207 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    118,207 miles
    Test number
    902252357155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail118,198 miles (+7,519)3 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,198 miles
    Test number
    842971249680
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin really low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass110,679 miles (+6,965)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    110,679 miles
    Test number
    969516501208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass103,714 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    103,714 miles
    Test number
    252256686905
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail103,714 miles (+3,844)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,714 miles
    Test number
    308100084008
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass99,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    99,870 miles
    Test number
    518872479117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail99,870 miles (+5,658)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,870 miles
    Test number
    754263454897
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass94,212 miles (+6,171)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,212 miles
    Test number
    586971058418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,041 miles (+5,265)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    88,041 miles
    Test number
    487567412909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    82,776 miles
    Test number
    823927570111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail82,776 miles (+5,545)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,776 miles
    Test number
    989570637664
    • Repaired at testNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass77,231 miles (+5,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    77,231 miles
    Test number
    973127802805
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass71,655 miles (+4,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    71,655 miles
    Test number
    365331395040
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass66,847 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    66,847 miles
    Test number
    799530494066
    • NoteAIR BAG LIGHT INOP?MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.

  18. Fail66,847 miles (+4,963)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,847 miles
    Test number
    908150994007
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteAIR BAG LIGHT INOP?MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.

  19. Fail61,884 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,884 miles
    Test number
    388152893029
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass61,884 miles (+4,046)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    61,884 miles
    Test number
    566942693079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail57,838 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,838 miles
    Test number
    136307182090
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteO/S INDICATOR REPEATER LENS MISSING.

  22. Pass57,838 miles (+4,264)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    57,838 miles
    Test number
    399407482022
    • NoteO/S INDICATOR REPEATER LENS MISSING.

  23. Pass53,574 miles (+2,191)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    53,574 miles
    Test number
    766530091018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    51,383 miles
    Test number
    822280050337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 XOX

Does LB57 XOX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 XOX expired on 22 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 XOX?
The MOT on LB57 XOX expired on 22 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 XOX done?
LB57 XOX was recorded at 148,597 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 6,232 miles a year.
Has LB57 XOX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 XOX has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB57 XOX 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 XOX find?
LB57 XOX failed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi; windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid; driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction, and 4 more.

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