Saab 9-3
Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc
LC57 VVTMOT history
LC57 VVT is a grey diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 178,262 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 178,262 mi
- At MOT on 1 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,289 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC57 VVT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,910 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 30 Nov 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC57 VVT was last recorded at 178,262 miles on 1 Mar 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 178,261 miles · 27 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 8,289 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 178,262 miles
- 2024 – 167,198 miles
- 2023 – 154,432 miles
- 2021 – 140,442 miles
- 2020 – 127,125 miles
- 2019 – 120,276 miles
- 2018 – 118,304 miles
- 2017 – 114,739 miles
- 2016 – 111,766 miles
- 2015 – 107,718 miles
- 2014 – 104,664 miles
- 2013 – 96,773 miles
- 2012 – 78,355 miles
- 2011 – 63,859 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass178,262 miles
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OUTER JOINT.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 13 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass178,262 miles (+1)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 178,262 miles
- Test number
- 130524393488
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail178,261 miles (+11,063)1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,261 miles
- Test number
- 371082849631
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RIGHT ON LEGAL LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))
Pass167,198 miles (+49)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 167,198 miles
- Test number
- 867280764790
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE. (6.1.2 (a))
Fail167,149 miles (+12,717)2 dangerous7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,149 miles
- Test number
- 677320448588
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn MOUNTING `D` BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn TRACK CONTROL ROD. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE. (6.1.2 (a))
Pass154,432 miles (+170)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 154,432 miles
- Test number
- 370368734885
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OUTER JOINT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail154,262 miles (+13,820)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,262 miles
- Test number
- 410225793274
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (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))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OUTER JOINT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass140,442 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 140,442 miles
- Test number
- 624909547439
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK PINION (2.1.5 (a))
Fail140,441 miles (+13,316)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,441 miles
- Test number
- 601213544833
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OUTER ROSE JOINT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK PINION (2.1.5 (a))
Pass127,125 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 127,125 miles
- Test number
- 411366311310
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OUTER ROSE JOINT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail127,124 miles (+6,848)3 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,124 miles
- Test number
- 507280230214
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDE WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire UN SECURED (6.1.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OUTER ROSE JOINT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass120,276 miles (+1,972)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 120,276 miles
- Test number
- 434481903790
- AdvisoryFront brake pads are worn extremely near to the limit , suggest urgent attention ! ...............................................................................................
Pass118,304 miles (+3,565)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 118,304 miles
- Test number
- 635936982887
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass114,739 miles (+2,973)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 114,739 miles
- Test number
- 744973193634
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn uneven (on the inner edge)
Pass111,766 miles (+4,048)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 111,766 miles
- Test number
- 142025562108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,718 miles (+3,054)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 107,718 miles
- Test number
- 328806015267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,664 miles (+7,891)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 104,664 miles
- Test number
- 616160724296
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass96,773 miles (+18,418)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2014
- Odometer
- 96,773 miles
- Test number
- 247237623460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,355 miles (+14,496)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2013
- Odometer
- 78,355 miles
- Test number
- 348393022178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,859 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2012
- Odometer
- 63,859 miles
- Test number
- 276326231477
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteFront brake discs corroded worn
- NoteRear brake discs corroded worn
Fail63,859 miles2 failures2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,859 miles
- Test number
- 438203931131
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteEngine management light on
- NoteFront brake discs corroded worn
- NoteRear brake discs corroded worn
- NoteService light on
Questions about LC57 VVT
- Does LC57 VVT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LC57 VVT expired on 28 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LC57 VVT?
- The MOT on LC57 VVT expired on 28 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LC57 VVT done?
- LC57 VVT was recorded at 178,262 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2025, an average of 8,289 miles a year.
- Has LC57 VVT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC57 VVT has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LC57 VVT 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 VVT find?
- LC57 VVT passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2025 with 2 minor defects: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective.
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