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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 2,000 cc

LD57 VNEMOT history

LD57 VNE is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 26 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 134,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

LD57 VNE grey 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 5 May 2027
Mileage
134,610 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 VNE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 VNE was last recorded at 134,610 miles on 6 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,610 miles · 1 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,610 miles
  • 2025 – 131,086 miles
  • 2023 – 118,579 miles
  • 2022 – 107,030 miles
  • 2021 – 101,505 miles
  • 2020 – 99,265 miles
  • 2019 – 97,747 miles
  • 2018 – 91,576 miles
  • 2017 – 84,888 miles
  • 2016 – 78,047 miles
  • 2015 – 69,510 miles
  • 2014 – 64,034 miles
  • 2013 – 60,431 miles
  • 2011 – 56,666 miles
  • 2010 – 45,116 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,610 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass134,610 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    134,610 miles
    Test number
    989218816343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Fail134,610 miles (+3,524)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,610 miles
    Test number
    365857715391
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass131,086 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    131,086 miles
    Test number
    571276531230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail131,083 miles (+12,504)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,083 miles
    Test number
    318915808771
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass118,579 miles (+11,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    118,579 miles
    Test number
    207864998836
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass107,030 miles (+5,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    107,030 miles
    Test number
    799048602867
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass101,505 miles (+1,994)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,505 miles
    Test number
    294617841550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,511 miles (+246)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    99,511 miles
    Test number
    949146956544
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMovement in steering column lower uj
  9. Pass99,265 miles (+1,518)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    99,265 miles
    Test number
    346568586274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,747 miles
    Test number
    710659139117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail97,746 miles (+6,170)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,746 miles
    Test number
    662050124752
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass91,576 miles (+33)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    91,576 miles
    Test number
    176384564156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  13. Fail91,543 miles (+6,655)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,543 miles
    Test number
    519938368273
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  14. Pass84,888 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    84,888 miles
    Test number
    509297977557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  15. Fail84,874 miles (+6,827)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,874 miles
    Test number
    499763162678
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to nearside rear
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  16. Pass78,047 miles (+8,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    78,047 miles
    Test number
    283839201525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass69,510 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,510 miles
    Test number
    627182475057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,508 miles (+5,474)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,508 miles
    Test number
    766061075040
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  19. Pass64,034 miles (+3,603)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    64,034 miles
    Test number
    925332874010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,431 miles (+3,765)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    60,431 miles
    Test number
    138313873409
    • NoteOffside steering arm slight movement
    • NoteSlight movement in offside front link arm
  21. Pass56,666 miles (+11,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    56,666 miles
    Test number
    316427451364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass45,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    45,116 miles
    Test number
    773644760228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD57 VNE

Does LD57 VNE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD57 VNE is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD57 VNE?
The MOT on LD57 VNE is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD57 VNE done?
LD57 VNE was recorded at 134,610 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 5,729 miles a year.
Has LD57 VNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 VNE has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LD57 VNE 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 VNE find?
LD57 VNE passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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