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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LB57 XRRMOT history

LB57 XRR is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 11 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 138,670 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
138,670 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 XRR
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
11 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 XRR was last recorded at 138,670 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,666 miles · 3 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,670 miles
  • 2024 – 136,378 miles
  • 2023 – 135,657 miles
  • 2022 – 130,623 miles
  • 2021 – 127,614 miles
  • 2020 – 124,496 miles
  • 2019 – 121,786 miles
  • 2018 – 118,759 miles
  • 2017 – 115,488 miles
  • 2016 – 109,248 miles
  • 2015 – 103,875 miles
  • 2014 – 96,424 miles
  • 2013 – 87,957 miles
  • 2012 – 62,750 miles
  • 2011 – 41,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,670 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear wear in anti roll bar saddle bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass138,670 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    138,670 miles
    Test number
    803373113535
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail138,666 miles (+2,288)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,666 miles
    Test number
    812546169921
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass136,378 miles (+721)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    136,378 miles
    Test number
    986791473556
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass135,657 miles (+5,034)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    135,657 miles
    Test number
    317057918470
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass130,623 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    130,623 miles
    Test number
    752901801182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail130,517 miles (+2,903)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,517 miles
    Test number
    330080981860
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass127,614 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    127,614 miles
    Test number
    575480817883
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight play both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail127,614 miles (+3,118)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,614 miles
    Test number
    227260012299
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight play both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass124,496 miles (+31)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    124,496 miles
    Test number
    408250870174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wear in anti roll bar saddle bush
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from engine compartment
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy section blowing slightly

  10. Fail124,465 miles (+2,679)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,465 miles
    Test number
    155761540954
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wear in anti roll bar saddle bush
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from engine compartment
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy section blowing slightly

  11. Pass121,786 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    121,786 miles
    Test number
    742775402293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail121,786 miles (+3,027)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,786 miles
    Test number
    928378981054
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass118,759 miles (+3,271)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    118,759 miles
    Test number
    580477931251
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass115,488 miles (+6,240)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    115,488 miles
    Test number
    983705317300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass109,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    109,248 miles
    Test number
    441309429503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail109,246 miles (+5,371)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,246 miles
    Test number
    262456424704
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass103,875 miles (+7,451)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    103,875 miles
    Test number
    561076231630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass96,424 miles (+445)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    96,424 miles
    Test number
    868119644371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail95,979 miles (+8,022)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,979 miles
    Test number
    445338234408
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass87,957 miles (+12,579)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    87,957 miles
    Test number
    939010853396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    75,378 miles
    Test number
    189118853468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,378 miles (+12,628)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,378 miles
    Test number
    896508253088
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  23. Pass62,750 miles (+1,622)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    62,750 miles
    Test number
    596751262078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,128 miles (+19,453)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    61,128 miles
    Test number
    398549412047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    41,675 miles
    Test number
    348448211010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 XRR

Does LB57 XRR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 XRR is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB57 XRR?
The MOT on LB57 XRR is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 XRR done?
LB57 XRR was recorded at 138,670 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 6,520 miles a year.
Has LB57 XRR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 XRR has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 XRR 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 XRR find?
LB57 XRR passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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