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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,800 cc

LB57 XREMOT history

LB57 XRE is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 22 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2025 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 167,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2025
Mileage
167,178 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2024
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 XRE
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 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 XRE was last recorded at 167,178 miles on 13 Feb 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,176 miles · 12 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
9,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 167,178 miles
  • 2023 – 148,279 miles
  • 2022 – 128,043 miles
  • 2021 – 119,311 miles
  • 2020 – 114,191 miles
  • 2019 – 108,514 miles
  • 2018 – 100,957 miles
  • 2017 – 93,123 miles
  • 2016 – 84,719 miles
  • 2015 – 76,356 miles
  • 2014 – 68,721 miles
  • 2013 – 61,069 miles
  • 2012 – 53,960 miles
  • 2011 – 45,602 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,178 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in forward trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both front tyres worn close to 1.6mm limit on edges.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,178 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    167,178 miles
    Test number
    703434129562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail167,176 miles (+18,897)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,176 miles
    Test number
    525824829175
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass148,279 miles (+1)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    148,279 miles
    Test number
    423477396292
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail148,278 miles (+20,235)1 dangerous1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,278 miles
    Test number
    774416992874
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass128,043 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    128,043 miles
    Test number
    723476163759
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in forward trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail128,042 miles (+8,731)6 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,042 miles
    Test number
    880880574350
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure Exhaust loose on centre to front pipe joint. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mounting broken on rear end of centre section. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded and leaking. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in forward trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm in centre and bald on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm in centre and worn very low on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass119,311 miles (+5,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    119,311 miles
    Test number
    859531681679
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake performance low than normal

  8. Pass114,191 miles (+5,677)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    114,191 miles
    Test number
    791088638808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,514 miles (+7,557)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    108,514 miles
    Test number
    436722231053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass100,957 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    100,957 miles
    Test number
    585941547406
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail100,957 miles (+7,834)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,957 miles
    Test number
    700723370919
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass93,123 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    93,123 miles
    Test number
    523497943710
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail93,123 miles (+8,404)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,123 miles
    Test number
    476403381747
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass84,719 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    84,719 miles
    Test number
    564291295766
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn close to 1.6mm limit on edges.
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe damaged but not yet blowing.

  15. Fail84,719 miles (+8,363)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,719 miles
    Test number
    997221014533
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn close to 1.6mm limit on edges.
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe damaged but not yet blowing.
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNear side rear park brake lever has slightly restricted movement.

  16. Pass76,356 miles (+7,635)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    76,356 miles
    Test number
    149963535085
    • NoteExhaust pipe mount broken but system is still adequately supported.
    • NoteSigns of grease around off side front outer cv boot.

  17. Pass68,721 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    68,721 miles
    Test number
    319531344021
    • NoteCV boot o/s/f some leakage noted

  18. Fail68,721 miles (+7,652)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,721 miles
    Test number
    147271344012
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCV boot o/s/f some leakage noted

  19. Pass61,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    61,069 miles
    Test number
    568551073051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,069 miles (+7,109)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,069 miles
    Test number
    249990873018
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass53,960 miles (+8,358)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    53,960 miles
    Test number
    935715172033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,602 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,602 miles
    Test number
    376876261088
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass45,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,602 miles
    Test number
    415706461037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 XRE

Does LB57 XRE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 XRE expired on 14 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 XRE?
The MOT on LB57 XRE expired on 14 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 XRE done?
LB57 XRE was recorded at 167,178 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2024, an average of 9,396 miles a year.
Has LB57 XRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 XRE has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LB57 XRE 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 XRE find?
LB57 XRE passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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