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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,998 cc

LD57 VNUMOT history

LD57 VNU is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 26 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 203,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2025.

LD57 VNU silver 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 Jan 2026
Mileage
203,410 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 VNU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 VNU was last recorded at 203,410 miles on 13 Jan 2025, 1,489 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,921 miles · 5 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1,489 miles
Average per year
10,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 203,410 miles
  • 2024 – 201,921 miles
  • 2022 – 200,029 miles
  • 2021 – 193,525 miles
  • 2020 – 193,525 miles
  • 2019 – 191,974 miles
  • 2018 – 189,721 miles
  • 2017 – 174,155 miles
  • 2016 – 156,334 miles
  • 2015 – 139,164 miles
  • 2014 – 117,722 miles
  • 2013 – 105,357 miles
  • 2012 – 94,182 miles
  • 2011 – 74,541 miles
  • 2010 – 51,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,410 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Entire exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four corners are very heavily corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,410 miles (+1,489)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    203,410 miles
    Test number
    703525694351
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Entire exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass201,921 miles (+1,892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    201,921 miles
    Test number
    510127746371
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass200,029 miles (+2,234)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    200,029 miles
    Test number
    430535871338
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (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 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. Pass197,795 miles (+4,270)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    197,795 miles
    Test number
    683159646185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass193,525 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    193,525 miles
    Test number
    842320569812
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four corners are very heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail193,525 miles (+1,551)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,525 miles
    Test number
    728448419047
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal is split. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four corners are very heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant below the minimum and light is on.

  7. Pass191,974 miles (+2,253)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    191,974 miles
    Test number
    617189988001
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass189,721 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    189,721 miles
    Test number
    645304440723
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155516 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOsf brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOsr outer position light and brake light not working

  9. Fail189,721 miles (+15,566)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,721 miles
    Test number
    601550275405
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155516 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOsf brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOsr outer position light and brake light not working

  10. Pass174,155 miles (+17,821)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    174,155 miles
    Test number
    332441871746
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre outer edge worn

  11. Pass156,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    156,334 miles
    Test number
    225931112635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail156,334 miles (+17,170)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,334 miles
    Test number
    118596826736
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Pass139,164 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    139,164 miles
    Test number
    970339608803
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades smeary. Recommend replacement.
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Fail139,164 miles (+21,442)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,164 miles
    Test number
    102359330781
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working Bulb 501. (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades smeary. Recommend replacement.
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Fail117,722 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,722 miles
    Test number
    759361754140
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres worn uneven

  16. Pass117,722 miles (+12,365)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    117,722 miles
    Test number
    979491854156
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres worn uneven

  17. Pass105,357 miles (+11,175)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    105,357 miles
    Test number
    769000033189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass94,182 miles (+19,641)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    94,182 miles
    Test number
    849026752296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,541 miles (+23,237)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    74,541 miles
    Test number
    987034461266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    51,304 miles
    Test number
    311081750444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD57 VNU

Does LD57 VNU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD57 VNU expired on 12 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD57 VNU?
The MOT on LD57 VNU expired on 12 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD57 VNU done?
LD57 VNU was recorded at 203,410 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2025, an average of 10,600 miles a year.
Has LD57 VNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 VNU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LD57 VNU 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 VNU find?
LD57 VNU passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases entire exhaust corroded; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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