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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LD57 TWCMOT history

LD57 TWC is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 28 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 159,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2024.

LD57 TWC 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 13 May 2025
Mileage
159,812 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 TWC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 May 2025
Latest MOT test
14 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 TWC was last recorded at 159,812 miles on 14 May 2024, 19,247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Nov 2018: 120,390 miles, lower than 121,123 miles on 15 Jan 2018.

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
140,565 miles · 29 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
19,247 miles
Average per year
9,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 159,812 miles
  • 2023 – 140,565 miles
  • 2022 – 138,731 miles
  • 2021 – 136,850 miles
  • 2019 – 135,059 miles
  • 2018 – 120,390 miles
  • 2017 – 108,376 miles
  • 2016 – 94,600 miles
  • 2015 – 82,124 miles
  • 2014 – 70,204 miles
  • 2013 – 59,995 miles
  • 2012 – 46,086 miles
  • 2011 – 45,476 miles
  • 2010 – 35,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,812 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,812 miles (+19,247)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    159,812 miles
    Test number
    296006671292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass140,565 miles (+1,834)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    140,565 miles
    Test number
    845775973821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass138,731 miles (+1,881)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    138,731 miles
    Test number
    977287329970
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass136,850 miles (+1,791)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    136,850 miles
    Test number
    365180224786
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass135,059 miles (+14,669)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    135,059 miles
    Test number
    548620538287
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass120,390 miles (-733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    120,390 miles
    Test number
    906469032436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass121,123 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    121,123 miles
    Test number
    997303525496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped corroded and worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm worn inner edge replace asap (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped corroded and worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

  8. Fail121,123 miles (+12,747)4 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,123 miles
    Test number
    717067621515
    • FailureFuel system component leaking filter housing under vehicle (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped corroded and worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm worn inner edge replace asap (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped corroded and worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped corroded and worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped corroded and worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

  9. Pass108,376 miles (+13,776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    108,376 miles
    Test number
    710377753866
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  10. Pass94,600 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    94,600 miles
    Test number
    535371004385
    • AdvisoryEngine and under tray cover fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail94,600 miles (+12,476)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,600 miles
    Test number
    432162498184
    • FailureFuel system component leaking Fuel filter leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryEngine and under tray cover fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass82,124 miles (+11,920)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    82,124 miles
    Test number
    146691225071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass70,204 miles (+8)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    70,204 miles
    Test number
    479764834024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Fail70,196 miles (+10,201)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,196 miles
    Test number
    167362834073
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass59,995 miles (+13,909)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    59,995 miles
    Test number
    955747013036
    • NoteO/s/f coil spring broken at end.

  16. Pass46,086 miles (+610)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    46,086 miles
    Test number
    776224122076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass45,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    45,476 miles
    Test number
    296713271260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,476 miles (+9,985)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,476 miles
    Test number
    316043071214
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass35,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    35,491 miles
    Test number
    983771860270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD57 TWC

Does LD57 TWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD57 TWC expired on 13 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD57 TWC?
The MOT on LD57 TWC expired on 13 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD57 TWC done?
LD57 TWC was recorded at 159,812 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2024, an average of 9,105 miles a year.
Has LD57 TWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 TWC has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on LD57 TWC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Nov 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD57 TWC find?
LD57 TWC passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm.

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