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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LB57 XRVMOT history

LB57 XRV is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 20 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 15 Apr 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 165,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Apr 2025
Mileage
165,340 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2024
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 XRV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
20 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 XRV was last recorded at 165,340 miles on 16 Apr 2024, 11,552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,788 miles · 12 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
11,552 miles
Average per year
10,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 165,340 miles
  • 2023 – 153,788 miles
  • 2022 – 140,198 miles
  • 2021 – 132,110 miles
  • 2020 – 117,867 miles
  • 2019 – 111,180 miles
  • 2017 – 103,811 miles
  • 2016 – 100,747 miles
  • 2015 – 93,383 miles
  • 2014 – 83,584 miles
  • 2013 – 68,981 miles
  • 2012 – 56,407 miles
  • 2011 – 40,590 miles
  • 2010 – 31,347 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,340 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,340 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    165,340 miles
    Test number
    236305344598
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail165,340 miles (+11,552)2 dangerous4 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,340 miles
    Test number
    826834268580
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass153,788 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    153,788 miles
    Test number
    741930972677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail153,788 miles (+13,590)2 dangerous3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,788 miles
    Test number
    246920431663
    • DangerousNearside Front Drag link end securing nut loose
    • DangerousOffside Front Drag link end securing nut loose
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Leaking at flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass140,198 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    140,198 miles
    Test number
    615994935047
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc worn/scored/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel has a wheel stud missing on a 5 stud wheel
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel has a wheel stud missing on a 5 stud wheel
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel has a wheel stud missing on a 5 stud wheel
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc worn/scored/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail140,198 miles (+8,088)1 dangerous3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,198 miles
    Test number
    549183484039
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre misshaped 2254517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper dont clear (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc worn/scored/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel has a wheel stud missing on a 5 stud wheel
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel has a wheel stud missing on a 5 stud wheel
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel has a wheel stud missing on a 5 stud wheel
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc worn/scored/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass132,110 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    132,110 miles
    Test number
    751738596249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  8. Fail132,091 miles (+14,224)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,091 miles
    Test number
    322150439140
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  9. Pass117,867 miles (+6,687)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,867 miles
    Test number
    648802824204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass111,180 miles (+7,369)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    111,180 miles
    Test number
    780136446788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,811 miles (+3,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    103,811 miles
    Test number
    884271730345
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass100,747 miles (+7,364)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    100,747 miles
    Test number
    880608555229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,383 miles (+9,799)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    93,383 miles
    Test number
    729803320473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,584 miles (+14,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    83,584 miles
    Test number
    176494444379
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass68,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    68,981 miles
    Test number
    985117933350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail68,981 miles (+12,574)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,981 miles
    Test number
    965477333377
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass56,407 miles (+15,817)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    56,407 miles
    Test number
    228948742334
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass40,590 miles (+9,243)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    40,590 miles
    Test number
    598464351395
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked between treads ,

  19. Pass31,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    31,347 miles
    Test number
    943072660373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 XRV

Does LB57 XRV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 XRV expired on 15 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 XRV?
The MOT on LB57 XRV expired on 15 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 XRV done?
LB57 XRV was recorded at 165,340 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2024, an average of 10,074 miles a year.
Has LB57 XRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 XRV has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB57 XRV 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 XRV find?
LB57 XRV passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2024 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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