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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LD57 LHRMOT history

LD57 LHR is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 213,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2025.

LD57 LHR 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 19 Apr 2026
Mileage
213,794 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 LHR
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
27 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 LHR was last recorded at 213,794 miles on 3 Apr 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,794 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
12,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 213,794 miles
  • 2024 – 209,258 miles
  • 2023 – 204,711 miles
  • 2022 – 200,435 miles
  • 2021 – 196,648 miles
  • 2020 – 193,470 miles
  • 2019 – 186,870 miles
  • 2018 – 174,042 miles
  • 2017 – 159,307 miles
  • 2016 – 134,057 miles
  • 2015 – 114,067 miles
  • 2014 – 106,216 miles
  • 2013 – 89,663 miles
  • 2012 – 72,553 miles
  • 2011 – 56,520 miles
  • 2010 – 35,533 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,794 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,794 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    213,794 miles
    Test number
    546016998321
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail213,794 miles (+4,536)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,794 miles
    Test number
    498996490189
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass209,258 miles (+4,547)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    209,258 miles
    Test number
    506372578582
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass204,711 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    204,711 miles
    Test number
    595623702168
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail204,710 miles2 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,710 miles
    Test number
    794986868423
    • DangerousOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Coil spring fractured or broken BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  6. Fail204,708 miles (+4,273)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,708 miles
    Test number
    202033341459
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass200,435 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    200,435 miles
    Test number
    385839020376
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail200,435 miles (+3,787)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,435 miles
    Test number
    948068093252
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass196,648 miles (+3,178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    196,648 miles
    Test number
    361878160305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass193,470 miles (+6,600)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    193,470 miles
    Test number
    713287113696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass186,870 miles (+12,828)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    186,870 miles
    Test number
    856430651873
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass174,042 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    174,042 miles
    Test number
    465117244316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail174,031 miles (+14,724)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,031 miles
    Test number
    189924384381
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  14. Pass159,307 miles (+25,250)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    159,307 miles
    Test number
    283974741979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass134,057 miles (+19,990)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    134,057 miles
    Test number
    271731482773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass114,067 miles (+7,851)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    114,067 miles
    Test number
    568087205166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass106,216 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    106,216 miles
    Test number
    709654674239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail106,100 miles (+16,437)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,100 miles
    Test number
    299275664295
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  19. Pass89,663 miles (+17,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    89,663 miles
    Test number
    578380543290
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass72,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    72,553 miles
    Test number
    157744752220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail72,553 miles (+16,033)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,553 miles
    Test number
    949914552200
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  22. Pass56,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    56,520 miles
    Test number
    268242151205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail56,520 miles (+20,987)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,520 miles
    Test number
    515382551221
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  24. Pass35,533 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    35,533 miles
    Test number
    164797750255
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LD57 LHR

Does LD57 LHR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD57 LHR expired on 19 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD57 LHR?
The MOT on LD57 LHR expired on 19 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD57 LHR done?
LD57 LHR was recorded at 213,794 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2025, an average of 12,250 miles a year.
Has LD57 LHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 LHR has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LD57 LHR 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 LD57 LHR find?
LD57 LHR passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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