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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,988 cc

LC57 VVGMOT history

LC57 VVG is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 11 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 71,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2025.

LC57 VVG black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Jun 2026
Mileage
71,771 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC57 VVG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
11 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC57 VVG was last recorded at 71,771 miles on 27 Jun 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,771 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,771 miles
  • 2024 – 69,390 miles
  • 2023 – 68,071 miles
  • 2022 – 67,546 miles
  • 2021 – 67,063 miles
  • 2020 – 66,721 miles
  • 2019 – 65,946 miles
  • 2018 – 64,107 miles
  • 2017 – 60,337 miles
  • 2016 – 55,777 miles
  • 2015 – 50,142 miles
  • 2014 – 45,039 miles
  • 2012 – 35,271 miles
  • 2011 – 27,667 miles
  • 2010 – 20,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,771 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass71,771 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    71,771 miles
    Test number
    918519258866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail71,771 miles (+2,381)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,771 miles
    Test number
    595459629000
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass69,390 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    69,390 miles
    Test number
    996206473798
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail69,390 miles (+1,319)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,390 miles
    Test number
    797612818234
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass68,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    68,071 miles
    Test number
    537886026579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail68,070 miles (+524)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,070 miles
    Test number
    892280139934
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass67,546 miles (+483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    67,546 miles
    Test number
    535154258844
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass67,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    67,063 miles
    Test number
    317023299897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail67,063 miles (+342)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,063 miles
    Test number
    574651477529
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass66,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,721 miles
    Test number
    891688452971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,720 miles (+774)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,720 miles
    Test number
    523426955124
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass65,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    65,946 miles
    Test number
    278578885297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,946 miles (+1,839)4 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,946 miles
    Test number
    603397165305
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass64,107 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,107 miles
    Test number
    705800332831
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail64,107 miles (+3,770)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,107 miles
    Test number
    199993201490
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass60,337 miles (+4,560)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    60,337 miles
    Test number
    196843176944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,777 miles (+5,635)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    55,777 miles
    Test number
    589259187396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,142 miles (+5,103)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,142 miles
    Test number
    336209245097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,039 miles (+9,768)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    45,039 miles
    Test number
    799903074022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,271 miles (+7,604)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    35,271 miles
    Test number
    889804832349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,667 miles (+6,990)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    27,667 miles
    Test number
    785170541350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    20,677 miles
    Test number
    430275210402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC57 VVG

Does LC57 VVG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC57 VVG expired on 26 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC57 VVG?
The MOT on LC57 VVG expired on 26 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC57 VVG done?
LC57 VVG was recorded at 71,771 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2025, an average of 3,493 miles a year.
Has LC57 VVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC57 VVG has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LC57 VVG 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 VVG find?
LC57 VVG passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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