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Saab 9-3

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LD57 LKLMOT history

LD57 LKL is a grey diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 11 Oct 2007. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2025 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 174,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2024.

LD57 LKL grey 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 Nov 2025
Mileage
174,930 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2024
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,968 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 LKL
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
11 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 LKL was last recorded at 174,930 miles on 7 Nov 2024, 16,919 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,011 miles · 4 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
16,919 miles
Average per year
9,968 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 174,930 miles
  • 2023 – 158,011 miles
  • 2022 – 140,688 miles
  • 2021 – 131,921 miles
  • 2020 – 125,479 miles
  • 2019 – 119,886 miles
  • 2018 – 112,196 miles
  • 2017 – 106,840 miles
  • 2016 – 103,531 miles
  • 2015 – 95,016 miles
  • 2014 – 87,228 miles
  • 2013 – 74,871 miles
  • 2012 – 60,688 miles
  • 2011 – 49,048 miles
  • 2010 – 33,919 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,930 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S + N/S (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake has just met the requirement (17%)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,930 miles (+16,919)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    174,930 miles
    Test number
    999409773045
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S + N/S (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass158,011 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    158,011 miles
    Test number
    685423387075
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail158,010 miles (+17,322)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,010 miles
    Test number
    995905623668
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass140,688 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    140,688 miles
    Test number
    427561632361
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has just met the requirement (17%)

  5. Fail140,688 miles (+8,767)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,688 miles
    Test number
    402402765174
    • MajorFuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has just met the requirement (17%)

  6. Pass131,921 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    131,921 miles
    Test number
    909513872967
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail131,889 miles (+6,410)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,889 miles
    Test number
    922335109446
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass125,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,479 miles
    Test number
    825356906099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail125,479 miles (+96)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,479 miles
    Test number
    412318669121
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail125,383 miles (+5,497)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,383 miles
    Test number
    548846450912
    • DangerousNearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass119,886 miles (+404)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,886 miles
    Test number
    373641443696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail119,482 miles (+7,286)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,482 miles
    Test number
    174090136063
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass112,196 miles (+5,356)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    112,196 miles
    Test number
    231614438222
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass106,840 miles (+3,309)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    106,840 miles
    Test number
    154471237136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass103,531 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    103,531 miles
    Test number
    993648393709
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail103,531 miles (+8,515)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,531 miles
    Test number
    849032527673
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass95,016 miles (+7,788)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    95,016 miles
    Test number
    177676943077
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on outside edge
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail87,228 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,228 miles
    Test number
    238165964255
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass87,228 miles (+12,357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    87,228 miles
    Test number
    267805664211
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass74,871 miles (+14,183)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    74,871 miles
    Test number
    376523773241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass60,688 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    60,688 miles
    Test number
    729018362284
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brakes only just met the rear brake imbalance requirements (24% imbalanced) It would appear that the rear braking system requires adjustment or repair

  22. Fail60,673 miles (+11,625)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,673 miles
    Test number
    778138962296
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brakes only just met the rear brake imbalance requirements (24% imbalanced) It would appear that the rear braking system requires adjustment or repair

  23. Pass49,048 miles (+356)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    49,048 miles
    Test number
    499630181298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail48,692 miles (+14,773)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,692 miles
    Test number
    576099661287
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass33,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    33,919 miles
    Test number
    894008950223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD57 LKL

Does LD57 LKL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD57 LKL expired on 6 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD57 LKL?
The MOT on LD57 LKL expired on 6 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD57 LKL done?
LD57 LKL was recorded at 174,930 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2024, an average of 9,968 miles a year.
Has LD57 LKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 LKL has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LD57 LKL 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 LKL find?
LD57 LKL passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s + n/s.

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