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Saab 9-3

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,985 cc

LC57 VTPMOT history

LC57 VTP is a silver diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 22 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 19 Feb 2024 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 233,563 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2023.

LC57 VTP silver Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Feb 2024
Mileage
233,563 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2023
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,431 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC57 VTP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
22 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC57 VTP was last recorded at 233,563 miles on 20 Feb 2023, 6,480 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
227,083 miles · 15 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
6,480 miles
Average per year
12,431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 233,563 miles
  • 2021 – 227,083 miles
  • 2020 – 224,756 miles
  • 2019 – 211,155 miles
  • 2018 – 196,319 miles
  • 2016 – 182,147 miles
  • 2015 – 166,377 miles
  • 2014 – 150,276 miles
  • 2013 – 132,517 miles
  • 2011 – 95,394 miles
  • 2010 – 80,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass233,563 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass233,563 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    233,563 miles
    Test number
    531384508205
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail233,563 miles (+6,480)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,563 miles
    Test number
    592089359705
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass227,083 miles (+2,327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    227,083 miles
    Test number
    626593873906
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass224,756 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    224,756 miles
    Test number
    563236594843
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail224,756 miles (+2,953)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,756 miles
    Test number
    825749371774
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass221,803 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    221,803 miles
    Test number
    358361165082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail221,802 miles (+10,647)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,802 miles
    Test number
    239039343767
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass211,155 miles (+14,836)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    211,155 miles
    Test number
    287097251171
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass196,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    196,319 miles
    Test number
    393094767589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail196,319 miles (+14,172)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,319 miles
    Test number
    713407751504
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass182,147 miles (+15,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    182,147 miles
    Test number
    184068568226
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass166,377 miles (+16,101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    166,377 miles
    Test number
    677952798516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

  13. Fail150,276 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,276 miles
    Test number
    587915144301
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  14. Pass150,276 miles (+17,759)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    150,276 miles
    Test number
    665055544323
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  15. Pass132,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    132,517 miles
    Test number
    446753543427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    329945342357
    • 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)

  17. Pass95,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    95,394 miles
    Test number
    727472131327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail95,394 miles (+14,435)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,394 miles
    Test number
    936862431329
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Fail80,959 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,959 miles
    Test number
    182895410358
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking inbetween treads.

  20. Pass80,959 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    80,959 miles
    Test number
    621835810309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking inbetween treads.

Questions about LC57 VTP

Does LC57 VTP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC57 VTP expired on 19 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC57 VTP?
The MOT on LC57 VTP expired on 19 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC57 VTP done?
LC57 VTP was recorded at 233,563 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2023, an average of 12,431 miles a year.
Has LC57 VTP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC57 VTP has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LC57 VTP 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 LC57 VTP find?
LC57 VTP passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2023 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, and 1 more.

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