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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LC57 VWNMOT history

LC57 VWN is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 26 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 200,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2025.

LC57 VWN blue 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 6 Mar 2026
Mileage
200,290 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC57 VWN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC57 VWN was last recorded at 200,290 miles on 5 Mar 2025, 5,850 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,440 miles · 7 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
5,850 miles
Average per year
10,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 200,290 miles
  • 2024 – 194,440 miles
  • 2022 – 183,158 miles
  • 2021 – 169,799 miles
  • 2020 – 161,201 miles
  • 2019 – 153,349 miles
  • 2018 – 142,976 miles
  • 2017 – 131,697 miles
  • 2016 – 120,621 miles
  • 2015 – 112,090 miles
  • 2014 – 102,454 miles
  • 2013 – 93,085 miles
  • 2012 – 82,228 miles
  • 2011 – 70,233 miles
  • 2010 – 52,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,290 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside front tyre low inner edge
  • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

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 Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,290 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    200,290 miles
    Test number
    922836778392
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre low inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

  2. Fail200,288 miles (+5,848)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,288 miles
    Test number
    598168653955
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre low inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

  3. Pass194,440 miles (+54)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    194,440 miles
    Test number
    499539874523
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail194,386 miles (+11,228)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,386 miles
    Test number
    367947138857
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass183,158 miles (+13,359)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    183,158 miles
    Test number
    471704324367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass169,799 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    169,799 miles
    Test number
    403887942711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail169,798 miles (+8,597)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,798 miles
    Test number
    400835848163
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield loose.

  8. Pass161,201 miles (+7,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    161,201 miles
    Test number
    121718428398
    • AdvisoryThe emission limits were tested and met but the dsm could not register the out put

  9. Pass153,349 miles (+10,373)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    153,349 miles
    Test number
    961083568570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass142,976 miles (+11,279)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    142,976 miles
    Test number
    985824559328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass131,697 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    131,697 miles
    Test number
    686153376478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail131,683 miles (+11,062)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,683 miles
    Test number
    840302745713
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass120,621 miles (+8,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    120,621 miles
    Test number
    525302289453
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass112,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    112,090 miles
    Test number
    362179222745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail112,090 miles (+9,636)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,090 miles
    Test number
    873625426243
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass102,454 miles (+9,369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    102,454 miles
    Test number
    808052274246
    • 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)

  17. Pass93,085 miles (+10,857)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    93,085 miles
    Test number
    576505293271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,228 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,228 miles
    Test number
    235830922321
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEmissions to clean to register

  19. Pass82,228 miles (+11,995)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    82,228 miles
    Test number
    697770922382
    • NoteEmissions to clean to register

  20. Pass70,233 miles (+17,459)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    70,233 miles
    Test number
    956231711373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    52,774 miles
    Test number
    914456600302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,774 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,774 miles
    Test number
    642056400380
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about LC57 VWN

Does LC57 VWN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC57 VWN expired on 6 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC57 VWN?
The MOT on LC57 VWN expired on 6 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC57 VWN done?
LC57 VWN was recorded at 200,290 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2025, an average of 10,288 miles a year.
Has LC57 VWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC57 VWN has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LC57 VWN 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 VWN find?
LC57 VWN passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front tyre low inner edge; rear heat shield loose.

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