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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LD57 TWPMOT history

LD57 TWP is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 24 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2024 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 200,652 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

LD57 TWP 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 25 Oct 2024
Mileage
200,652 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 TWP
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
24 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD57 TWP was last recorded at 200,652 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 739 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,913 miles · 19 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
739 miles
Average per year
10,894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 200,652 miles
  • 2023 – 199,913 miles
  • 2022 – 193,640 miles
  • 2021 – 184,849 miles
  • 2020 – 183,860 miles
  • 2019 – 181,979 miles
  • 2018 – 179,710 miles
  • 2017 – 170,510 miles
  • 2016 – 151,000 miles
  • 2015 – 131,367 miles
  • 2014 – 111,224 miles
  • 2013 – 91,945 miles
  • 2012 – 74,464 miles
  • 2011 – 54,772 miles
  • 2010 – 36,663 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail200,652 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative do not function as intended with ignition of (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail200,652 miles (+739)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,652 miles
    Test number
    855840649739
    • DangerousNearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative do not function as intended with ignition of (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass199,913 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    199,913 miles
    Test number
    827554558322
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail199,913 miles (+6,273)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,913 miles
    Test number
    297526272077
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick unevenly worn in comparison to osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass193,640 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    193,640 miles
    Test number
    463833937068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail193,604 miles (+8,755)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,604 miles
    Test number
    513333553894
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn boomerang arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass184,849 miles (+989)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    184,849 miles
    Test number
    117931842651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass183,860 miles (+1,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    183,860 miles
    Test number
    251821806708
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  8. Pass181,979 miles (+2,269)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    181,979 miles
    Test number
    799916917648
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass179,710 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    179,710 miles
    Test number
    825286792032
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill cover
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill cover
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers

  10. Fail179,710 miles (+9,200)1 dangerous3 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,710 miles
    Test number
    774932774190
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill cover
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill cover
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers

  11. Pass170,510 miles (+19,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    170,510 miles
    Test number
    572694466324
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass151,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    151,000 miles
    Test number
    135525521964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail151,000 miles (+19,633)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,000 miles
    Test number
    330656718214
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

  14. Pass131,367 miles (+20,143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    131,367 miles
    Test number
    851650539653
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting low,3mm..
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

  15. Pass111,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    111,224 miles
    Test number
    136074154223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail111,224 miles (+19,279)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,224 miles
    Test number
    975064954223
    • Repaired at testNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  17. Pass91,945 miles (+17,481)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    91,945 miles
    Test number
    747640743200
    • NoteRear ryres approx 3 mm

  18. Pass74,464 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    74,464 miles
    Test number
    158185262204
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  19. Fail74,464 miles (+19,692)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,464 miles
    Test number
    327725762469
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  20. Pass54,772 miles (+18,109)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    54,772 miles
    Test number
    687884461253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    36,663 miles
    Test number
    650337060277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD57 TWP

Does LD57 TWP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD57 TWP expired on 25 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD57 TWP?
The MOT on LD57 TWP expired on 25 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD57 TWP done?
LD57 TWP was recorded at 200,652 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 10,894 miles a year.
Has LD57 TWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 TWP has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LD57 TWP 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 TWP find?
LD57 TWP failed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with 3 dangerous defects and 1 major defect: nearside rear coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible; offside rear coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible; offside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed, and 1 more.

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