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Saab 9-3 Vector Sport TID

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LC57 VWMMOT history

LC57 VWM is a black diesel Saab 9-3 Vector Sport TID first used on 30 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 1 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 175,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2025.

LC57 VWM 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 1 Jul 2026
Mileage
175,486 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC57 VWM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3 Vector Sport TID
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC57 VWM was last recorded at 175,486 miles on 2 Jul 2025, 11,616 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Apr 2011: 58,339 miles, lower than 69,689 miles on 15 Dec 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
163,870 miles · 13 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
11,616 miles
Average per year
8,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 175,486 miles
  • 2024 – 163,870 miles
  • 2023 – 151,314 miles
  • 2022 – 136,300 miles
  • 2021 – 121,003 miles
  • 2020 – 113,549 miles
  • 2019 – 109,577 miles
  • 2018 – 106,336 miles
  • 2017 – 100,242 miles
  • 2016 – 96,409 miles
  • 2015 – 85,770 miles
  • 2014 – 70,319 miles
  • 2012 – 67,493 miles
  • 2011 – 58,339 miles
  • 2010 – 69,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,486 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 evidence of contact between tyre and part of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Fuel filter damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass175,486 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    175,486 miles
    Test number
    573510008449
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail175,485 miles (+11,615)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,485 miles
    Test number
    432982817859
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass163,870 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    163,870 miles
    Test number
    656841620224
    • 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))

  4. Fail163,867 miles (+12,553)2 dangerous2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,867 miles
    Test number
    154480004349
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. Pass151,314 miles (+15,014)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    151,314 miles
    Test number
    866026179333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass136,300 miles (+15,297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    136,300 miles
    Test number
    188929356715
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass121,003 miles (+7,454)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    121,003 miles
    Test number
    131797001898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,549 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    113,549 miles
    Test number
    243364818304
    • AdvisoryHAND BRAKE HAS HIGH TRAVEL
    • AdvisoryO/S/f TYRE CRACKING ON OUTER SIDEWALL

  9. Fail113,527 miles (+3,950)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,527 miles
    Test number
    614970395136
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking Fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass109,577 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    109,577 miles
    Test number
    576223591413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front evidence of contact between tyre and part of vehicle
    • AdvisoryFuel filter damp
    • AdvisoryMil lamp on

  11. Fail109,567 miles (+3,231)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,567 miles
    Test number
    418499268324
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front evidence of contact between tyre and part of vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter damp
    • AdvisoryMil lamp on

  12. Pass106,336 miles (+6,094)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    106,336 miles
    Test number
    571510920639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front evidence of contact between tyre and part of vehicle
    • AdvisoryEml lamp on
    • AdvisoryFuel filter damp

  13. Pass100,242 miles (+3,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    100,242 miles
    Test number
    285619433687
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFuel filter housing damp

  14. Pass96,409 miles (+10,639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    96,409 miles
    Test number
    446159394566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass85,770 miles (+15,451)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    85,770 miles
    Test number
    937544935078
    • 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)

  16. Pass70,319 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    70,319 miles
    Test number
    806304644076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail70,318 miles (+2,825)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,318 miles
    Test number
    906232644060
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  18. Pass67,493 miles (+3)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    67,493 miles
    Test number
    305959252185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail67,490 miles (+9,151)2 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,490 miles
    Test number
    356082542175
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass58,339 miles (-11,350)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    58,339 miles
    Test number
    538178501114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    69,689 miles
    Test number
    892349540363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail69,689 miles (+17,038)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,689 miles
    Test number
    623649040352
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • NoteFuel system ( pipe security ) clip missing

  23. Pass52,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    52,651 miles
    Test number
    132149500166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC57 VWM

Does LC57 VWM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC57 VWM expired on 1 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC57 VWM?
The MOT on LC57 VWM expired on 1 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC57 VWM done?
LC57 VWM was recorded at 175,486 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2025, an average of 8,080 miles a year.
Has LC57 VWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC57 VWM has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LC57 VWM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC57 VWM find?
LC57 VWM passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2025 with 7 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 4 more.

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