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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LD57 VNMMOT history

LD57 VNM is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 26 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 12 Feb 2024 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 74,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2023.

LD57 VNM 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 12 Feb 2024
Mileage
74,288 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2023
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,967 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 VNM
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
26 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 VNM was last recorded at 74,288 miles on 7 Feb 2023, 1,479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,809 miles · 29 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
1,479 miles
Average per year
2,967 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 74,288 miles
  • 2022 – 72,809 miles
  • 2021 – 70,705 miles
  • 2020 – 68,593 miles
  • 2019 – 67,047 miles
  • 2018 – 62,016 miles
  • 2017 – 57,716 miles
  • 2016 – 54,960 miles
  • 2015 – 51,816 miles
  • 2014 – 48,284 miles
  • 2013 – 44,713 miles
  • 2012 – 40,942 miles
  • 2011 – 38,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,288 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Exhaust is rusty

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2022

  • O/s headlamp has deteorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear discs are worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Oil leak noted from power steering rack area.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre was low on pressure.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Upper Anti roll ball link joint worn.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,288 miles (+1,479)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    74,288 miles
    Test number
    272811449288
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass72,809 miles (+2,104)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    72,809 miles
    Test number
    408186439485
    • AdvisoryCoolant low and under tray is wet, coolant light is on !! toped up with water
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are curbed
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps have deteorated (output reduced ) esp o/s
    • AdvisoryHeater motor is noisy

  3. Pass70,705 miles (+100)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    70,705 miles
    Test number
    767219230890
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Oil leak noted from power steering rack area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre was low on pressure.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti roll ball link joint worn.
    • AdvisoryThe EML is illuminated. (Non testable item on this age of vehicle.)
    • AdvisoryThe coolant expansion bottle was empty.
    • AdvisoryF/n/s tyre is curbed
    • AdvisoryOil is overfilled

  4. Fail70,605 miles (+2,012)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,605 miles
    Test number
    755908207445
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Oil leak noted from power steering rack area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre was low on pressure.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti roll ball link joint worn.
    • AdvisoryThe EML is illuminated. (Non testable item on this age of vehicle.)
    • AdvisoryThe coolant expansion bottle was empty.

  5. Pass68,593 miles (+1,546)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    68,593 miles
    Test number
    249282833379
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Indicator lamp light output reduced.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack leaking a reasonable amount of fluid. (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass67,047 miles (+7)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    67,047 miles
    Test number
    414938757822
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryA/c radiator is damaged
    • AdvisoryF/o/s inner c/v boot is perished
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are worn to 3mm o/s is curbed
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp has deteorated
    • AdvisoryPower steering is leaking oil !
    • AdvisoryRear discs are worn

  7. Fail67,040 miles (+5,024)2 dangerous10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,040 miles
    Test number
    728807286334
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryA/c radiator is damaged
    • AdvisoryF/o/s inner c/v boot is perished
    • AdvisoryFront discs are badly worn
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are worn to 3mm o/s is curbed
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp has deteorated
    • AdvisoryPower steering is leaking oil !
    • AdvisoryR/o/s tyre is punctured
    • AdvisoryRear discs are worn

  8. Pass62,016 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    62,016 miles
    Test number
    963724676789
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
    • AdvisoryFront discs are badly worn and pads appear 50% worn
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp has deteorated
    • AdvisoryOil is at min !
    • AdvisoryR/o/s tyre is punctured
    • AdvisoryRear discs are worn and n/s pads appear 80% worn

  9. Fail62,016 miles (+4,300)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,016 miles
    Test number
    460310885193
    • Repaired at testCentral Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
    • AdvisoryFront discs are badly worn and pads appear 50% worn
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp has deteorated
    • AdvisoryOil is at min !
    • AdvisoryR/o/s tyre is punctured
    • AdvisoryRear discs are worn and n/s pads appear 80% worn

  10. Pass57,716 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    57,716 miles
    Test number
    321243453463
    • AdvisoryCover missing from f/o/s side repeater
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryF/o/s antiroll bar link dust cover perished

  11. Fail57,715 miles (+2,755)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,715 miles
    Test number
    759675986914
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryCover missing from f/o/s side repeater
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryF/o/s antiroll bar link dust cover perished

  12. Pass54,960 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    54,960 miles
    Test number
    496726301354
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
    • AdvisoryF/o/s tyre is badly curbed
    • AdvisoryFront discs are badly worn
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp is damaged and the bulb holder is also brokern
    • AdvisoryRear discs are worn

  13. Fail54,960 miles (+3,144)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,960 miles
    Test number
    238804421958
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
    • AdvisoryF/o/s tyre is badly curbed
    • AdvisoryFront discs are badly worn
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp is damaged and the bulb holder is also brokern
    • AdvisoryRear discs are worn

  14. Pass51,816 miles (+3,532)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    51,816 miles
    Test number
    175643125079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust is rustry
    • NoteF/o/s tyre worn to 3mm curbed and screw in tread
    • NoteFront discs badly worn
    • NoteIndicator switch is stickey
    • NoteLower steering column joint is badly worn
    • NoteRear discs worn

  15. Pass48,284 miles (+3,571)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    48,284 miles
    Test number
    225479034064
    • NoteCuts and tears noted on the outer wall of the N/S/F tyre.
    • NoteNoise noted from the transmission/clutch area whilst applying the clutch.
    • NotePlay and wear noted in the lower steering column UJ. Recommend it is replaced.
    • NoteThe N/S/R tyre valve is longer than it should be. May get damaged whilst parking.
    • NoteWear noted on the front brake discs.

  16. Fail44,713 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,713 miles
    Test number
    597153533043
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn has cuts on side wall advises replacing

  17. Pass44,713 miles (+3,771)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    44,713 miles
    Test number
    705103333065
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn has cuts on side wall advises replacing

  18. Pass40,942 miles (+2,234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    40,942 miles
    Test number
    598419632074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass38,708 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    38,708 miles
    Test number
    496191841063
    • NoteAll 4 tyres worn close to legal limit

Questions about LD57 VNM

Does LD57 VNM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD57 VNM expired on 12 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD57 VNM?
The MOT on LD57 VNM expired on 12 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD57 VNM done?
LD57 VNM was recorded at 74,288 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2023, an average of 2,967 miles a year.
Has LD57 VNM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 VNM has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LD57 VNM 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 VNM find?
LD57 VNM passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2023 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; offside front direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 2 more.

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