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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LD57 TWVMOT history

LD57 TWV is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 25 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 185,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

LD57 TWV blue Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
185,607 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 TWV
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
25 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 TWV was last recorded at 185,607 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 8,269 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,338 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,269 miles
Average per year
9,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,607 miles
  • 2025 – 177,338 miles
  • 2024 – 169,642 miles
  • 2023 – 158,497 miles
  • 2022 – 145,516 miles
  • 2021 – 136,202 miles
  • 2020 – 134,223 miles
  • 2019 – 130,060 miles
  • 2018 – 121,015 miles
  • 2017 – 112,411 miles
  • 2016 – 98,068 miles
  • 2015 – 83,219 miles
  • 2014 – 77,330 miles
  • 2013 – 66,356 miles
  • 2012 – 50,888 miles
  • 2011 – 40,627 miles
  • 2010 – 31,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,607 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass185,607 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    185,607 miles
    Test number
    351343348299
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail185,607 miles (+8,269)3 dangerous1 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,607 miles
    Test number
    320062402522
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass177,338 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    177,338 miles
    Test number
    692160531966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail177,338 miles (+7,696)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,338 miles
    Test number
    613463179406
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass169,642 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    169,642 miles
    Test number
    213567478137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail169,639 miles (+11,142)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,639 miles
    Test number
    896029372662
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass158,497 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    158,497 miles
    Test number
    300834825098
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail158,497 miles (+40)1 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,497 miles
    Test number
    136343380311
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail158,457 miles (+12,941)4 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,457 miles
    Test number
    388741275698
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking Steering rack on offside (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass145,516 miles (+9,314)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    145,516 miles
    Test number
    856994324417
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass136,202 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    136,202 miles
    Test number
    472988412333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

  12. Fail136,202 miles (+1,979)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,202 miles
    Test number
    229309150144
    • DangerousTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak tail box holed (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

  13. Pass134,223 miles (+4,163)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    134,223 miles
    Test number
    270696520830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass130,060 miles (+9,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    130,060 miles
    Test number
    929413169505
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass121,015 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    121,015 miles
    Test number
    967051568177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail121,013 miles (+8,602)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,013 miles
    Test number
    671048718312
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  17. Pass112,411 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    112,411 miles
    Test number
    732305925088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRe-presented with a 7 pin adapator fitted which only hides the fault not rectifies it.

  18. Fail112,411 miles (+14,343)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,411 miles
    Test number
    389982315666
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass98,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    98,068 miles
    Test number
    341407259360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail98,068 miles (+14,849)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,068 miles
    Test number
    681266395471
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass83,219 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    83,219 miles
    Test number
    371304197634
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail83,219 miles (+5,889)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,219 miles
    Test number
    546237837287
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass77,330 miles (+10,974)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    77,330 miles
    Test number
    238992774285
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteSurface corrosion to exhaust system

  24. Pass66,356 miles (+15,468)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    66,356 miles
    Test number
    485765073294
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust system.
    • NoteD P F filter fitted.
    • NoteFront brake disc's getting low.

  25. Pass50,888 miles (+10,261)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    50,888 miles
    Test number
    439686572255
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  26. Pass40,627 miles (+9,101)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    40,627 miles
    Test number
    218624861293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Pass31,526 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    31,526 miles
    Test number
    782417130287
    • NoteScrew in o/s/f tyre
    • NoteSill covers fitted

Questions about LD57 TWV

Does LD57 TWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD57 TWV is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD57 TWV?
The MOT on LD57 TWV is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD57 TWV done?
LD57 TWV was recorded at 185,607 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 9,696 miles a year.
Has LD57 TWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 TWV has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LD57 TWV 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 TWV find?
LD57 TWV passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 3 more.

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