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Saab 9-3

Beige · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LB57 XRLMOT history

LB57 XRL is a beige diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 25 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 274,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
274,718 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 XRL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 XRL was last recorded at 274,718 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 10,894 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
263,824 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
10,894 miles
Average per year
12,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 274,718 miles
  • 2024 – 263,824 miles
  • 2023 – 254,871 miles
  • 2022 – 243,882 miles
  • 2021 – 234,203 miles
  • 2020 – 226,120 miles
  • 2019 – 214,205 miles
  • 2018 – 205,982 miles
  • 2017 – 194,438 miles
  • 2016 – 179,406 miles
  • 2015 – 167,813 miles
  • 2014 – 145,289 miles
  • 2013 – 123,389 miles
  • 2012 – 105,688 miles
  • 2011 – 86,693 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass274,718 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass274,718 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    274,718 miles
    Test number
    335669986797
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail274,718 miles (+10,894)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    274,718 miles
    Test number
    891202215336
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass263,824 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    263,824 miles
    Test number
    948215475841
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel arch rusty

  4. Fail263,779 miles (+8,908)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,779 miles
    Test number
    128038071693
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens loose. Also incorporates indicator and position lamp as well. (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine EML on. Pre July 2008.
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Engine. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wing corroded.

  5. Pass254,871 miles (+10,989)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    254,871 miles
    Test number
    804487145311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass243,882 miles (+9,679)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    243,882 miles
    Test number
    901557825730
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass234,203 miles (+8,083)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    234,203 miles
    Test number
    621875002447
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass226,120 miles (+11,915)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    226,120 miles
    Test number
    122508006804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass214,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    214,205 miles
    Test number
    628861998980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail214,205 miles (+8,223)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,205 miles
    Test number
    223810315872
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass205,982 miles (+11,544)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    205,982 miles
    Test number
    745705146591
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished

  12. Pass194,438 miles (+15,032)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    194,438 miles
    Test number
    830480349430
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  13. Pass179,406 miles (+11,593)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    179,406 miles
    Test number
    480986061927
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges, tyre is also cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass167,813 miles (+22,524)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    167,813 miles
    Test number
    246052825462
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass145,289 miles (+21,900)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    145,289 miles
    Test number
    996399494015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass123,389 miles (+17,701)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    123,389 miles
    Test number
    407240223143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass105,688 miles (+18,995)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    105,688 miles
    Test number
    269982612447
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  18. Pass86,693 miles (+3,488)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    86,693 miles
    Test number
    356066621144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,205 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    83,205 miles
    Test number
    206241321034
    • NoteReat tyres slightly distorted

Questions about LB57 XRL

Does LB57 XRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 XRL is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB57 XRL?
The MOT on LB57 XRL is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 XRL done?
LB57 XRL was recorded at 274,718 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 12,983 miles a year.
Has LB57 XRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 XRL has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 XRL 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 XRL find?
LB57 XRL passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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