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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LD57 TXFMOT history

LD57 TXF is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 25 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2023 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 118,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2022.

LD57 TXF 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 9 Dec 2023
Mileage
118,419 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2022
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 TXF
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 expired on 9 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 TXF was last recorded at 118,419 miles on 8 Dec 2022, 5,207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,212 miles · 9 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
5,207 miles
Average per year
7,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 118,419 miles
  • 2021 – 113,212 miles
  • 2020 – 107,638 miles
  • 2019 – 104,948 miles
  • 2018 – 96,946 miles
  • 2017 – 87,572 miles
  • 2016 – 82,560 miles
  • 2015 – 76,187 miles
  • 2014 – 68,258 miles
  • 2013 – 56,522 miles
  • 2012 – 46,843 miles
  • 2011 – 35,323 miles
  • 2010 – 27,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,419 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm from hub to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered preventing complete inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear taillight lens cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,419 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    118,419 miles
    Test number
    482442590510
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm from hub to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail118,415 miles (+5,203)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,415 miles
    Test number
    260710242970
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm from hub to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass113,212 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    113,212 miles
    Test number
    857000741509
    • 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))

  4. Fail113,212 miles (+5,574)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,212 miles
    Test number
    886772319432
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. Pass107,638 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    107,638 miles
    Test number
    483625076148
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered preventing complete inspection (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear taillight lens cracked

  6. Fail107,633 miles (+2,685)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,633 miles
    Test number
    582580624705
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered preventing complete inspection (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear taillight lens cracked

  7. Pass104,948 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,948 miles
    Test number
    905544091726
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail104,945 miles (+7,999)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,945 miles
    Test number
    315368117065
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass96,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    96,946 miles
    Test number
    924787935363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail96,946 miles (+9,374)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,946 miles
    Test number
    501393450965
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear indicator randomly flashing

  11. Pass87,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    87,572 miles
    Test number
    629358105586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail87,572 miles (+5,012)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,572 miles
    Test number
    950927092887
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass82,560 miles (+6,373)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    82,560 miles
    Test number
    185605281190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,187 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    76,187 miles
    Test number
    478896334949
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail76,187 miles (+7,929)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,187 miles
    Test number
    824722140585
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass68,258 miles (+11,736)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    68,258 miles
    Test number
    376721254230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,522 miles (+9,679)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    56,522 miles
    Test number
    598209843266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,843 miles (+11,520)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,843 miles
    Test number
    949808152251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    35,323 miles
    Test number
    299098451245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,323 miles (+7,995)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,323 miles
    Test number
    649968351258
    • 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)

  21. Pass27,328 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    27,328 miles
    Test number
    693023950229
    • NoteOffside wing mirror damaged but not affecting rear view

Questions about LD57 TXF

Does LD57 TXF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD57 TXF expired on 9 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD57 TXF?
The MOT on LD57 TXF expired on 9 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD57 TXF done?
LD57 TXF was recorded at 118,419 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2022, an average of 7,440 miles a year.
Has LD57 TXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 TXF has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LD57 TXF 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 TXF find?
LD57 TXF passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm from hub to subframe; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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