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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,800 cc

LB57 XPYMOT history

LB57 XPY is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 22 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2024 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 133,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jul 2024
Mileage
133,681 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,357 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 XPY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
15 May 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB57 XPY was last recorded at 133,681 miles on 15 May 2025, 4,833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,848 miles · 5 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
4,833 miles
Average per year
5,357 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,681 miles
  • 2023 – 128,848 miles
  • 2022 – 124,014 miles
  • 2021 – 121,643 miles
  • 2019 – 117,819 miles
  • 2018 – 112,509 miles
  • 2017 – 105,353 miles
  • 2016 – 97,512 miles
  • 2015 – 90,509 miles
  • 2014 – 84,747 miles
  • 2013 – 75,725 miles
  • 2012 – 66,840 miles
  • 2011 – 57,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail133,681 miles
  • DangerousParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel Both sides , no/little effort (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBody component insecure Exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded , flexi section deteriorated and weak , front bracket secured with jubilee clip
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub frame and suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam deflectors fitted
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very perished , deep cuts , poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very perished , deep cuts , poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub frame and suspension components corroded
  • AdvisorySmall stone chips to windscreen not affecting drivers view
  • AdvisorySteering rack area appears wet indicating signs of leak

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.

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail133,681 miles (+4,833)2 dangerous6 major20 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,681 miles
    Test number
    564906033057
    • DangerousParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel Both sides , no/little effort (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBody component insecure Exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded , flexi section deteriorated and weak , front bracket secured with jubilee clip
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub frame and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam deflectors fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very perished , deep cuts , poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very perished , deep cuts , poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub frame and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisorySmall stone chips to windscreen not affecting drivers view
    • AdvisorySteering rack area appears wet indicating signs of leak

  2. Pass128,848 miles (+4,834)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    128,848 miles
    Test number
    374200941615
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective silencer clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLow efficiecy on n/s handbrake

  3. Pass124,014 miles (+2,371)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    124,014 miles
    Test number
    640421313644
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible joint weak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryRear silencer heatshield corroded and loose

  4. Pass121,643 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    121,643 miles
    Test number
    753225154950
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail121,641 miles (+2)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,641 miles
    Test number
    563531310672
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail121,639 miles (+3,820)4 major2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,639 miles
    Test number
    781127646451
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet pull handle insecure

  7. Pass117,819 miles (+5,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,819 miles
    Test number
    165959179257
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass112,509 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    112,509 miles
    Test number
    586563551750
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail112,509 miles (+7,156)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,509 miles
    Test number
    601765272242
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass105,353 miles (+7,841)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    105,353 miles
    Test number
    482774516006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass97,512 miles (+7,003)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    97,512 miles
    Test number
    117871527162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,509 miles (+5,762)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    90,509 miles
    Test number
    877453675189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,747 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    84,747 miles
    Test number
    138256074101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail84,747 miles (+9,022)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,747 miles
    Test number
    155036774174
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass75,725 miles (+8,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    75,725 miles
    Test number
    809647973155
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass66,840 miles (+9,348)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    66,840 miles
    Test number
    496525382169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,492 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,492 miles
    Test number
    559704851017
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (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)
    • NoteDashboard vin obscured
    • NoteFront no plate borderline legibility
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn/distorted inner edge

  18. Pass57,492 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    57,492 miles
    Test number
    927504251092
    • NoteDashboard vin obscured
    • NoteFront no plate borderline legibility
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn/distorted inner edge

Questions about LB57 XPY

Does LB57 XPY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 XPY expired on 15 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 XPY?
The MOT on LB57 XPY expired on 15 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 XPY done?
LB57 XPY was recorded at 133,681 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2025, an average of 5,357 miles a year.
Has LB57 XPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 XPY has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 XPY 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 XPY find?
LB57 XPY failed its latest MOT on 15 May 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 6 major defects and 20 advisories: parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both sides , no/little effort; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; body component insecure exhaust heat shield, and 25 more.

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