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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LD57 VNVMOT history

LD57 VNV is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 25 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2022 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 165,808 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2021.

LD57 VNV 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 29 Oct 2022
Mileage
165,808 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2021
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 VNV
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
25 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 VNV was last recorded at 165,808 miles on 30 Oct 2021, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,787 miles · 22 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
11,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 165,808 miles
  • 2020 – 154,086 miles
  • 2019 – 144,545 miles
  • 2018 – 133,438 miles
  • 2017 – 122,413 miles
  • 2016 – 115,530 miles
  • 2015 – 103,046 miles
  • 2014 – 84,485 miles
  • 2013 – 72,952 miles
  • 2012 – 61,614 miles
  • 2011 – 50,786 miles
  • 2010 – 38,672 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,808 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light unit damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S Rear.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 2 Rear exhaust rubbers split/defective.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Lower section of rear bumper partially insecure.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft boot perished.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,808 miles (+21)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    165,808 miles
    Test number
    571300841713
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light unit damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail165,787 miles (+11,701)4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,787 miles
    Test number
    792989608286
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light unit damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass154,086 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    154,086 miles
    Test number
    959621517209
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective 1X Rear exhaust rubber missing. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre has damage to outer side wall & is wearing thin on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NS & OS Front shock absorber outer casings/lower spring mounting areas corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NS & OS Rear. (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail154,082 miles (+9,537)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,082 miles
    Test number
    489327069051
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre is also heavily perished & at 1.6mm legal tread limit. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level below minimum.
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective 1X Rear exhaust rubber missing. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seatbelt slow to retract.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre has damage to outer side wall & is wearing thin on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NS & OS Front shock absorber outer casings/lower spring mounting areas corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NS & OS Rear. (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass144,545 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    144,545 miles
    Test number
    894313419804
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer rear rubber mount missing

  6. Fail144,545 miles (+11,107)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,545 miles
    Test number
    671874920192
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases engine exhaust manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer rear rubber mount missing

  7. Pass133,438 miles (+3)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    133,438 miles
    Test number
    691594926652
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S Rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective 1 of 2 Rear exhaust rubbers split/defective. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryLower section of rear bumper partially insecure.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft boot perished.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/S & O/S Front shock absorber outer casings corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear Subframes. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Rear suspension, lower suspension arm, outer bush's deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail133,435 miles (+11,022)6 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,435 miles
    Test number
    292754946378
    • MajorBraking system leaking Brake servo hose split & leaking at joint to brake servo. (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Lower coil. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Lower coil. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective N/S & O/S Wipers smeary. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S Rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective 1 of 2 Rear exhaust rubbers split/defective. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryLower section of rear bumper partially insecure.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft boot perished.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/S & O/S Front shock absorber outer casings corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear Subframes. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Rear suspension, lower suspension arm, outer bush's deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass122,413 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    122,413 miles
    Test number
    382812092577
    • 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 Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryE.m.l light on

  10. Fail122,413 miles (+6,883)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,413 miles
    Test number
    187896525777
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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 Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryE.m.l light on

  11. Pass115,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    115,530 miles
    Test number
    745358083195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail115,530 miles (+12,484)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,530 miles
    Test number
    330485653593
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  13. Pass103,046 miles (+18,561)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    103,046 miles
    Test number
    120627621205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre on limit on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn low
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure

  14. Pass84,485 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    84,485 miles
    Test number
    999305064227
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail84,485 miles (+11,533)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,485 miles
    Test number
    149093364247
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass72,952 miles (+11,338)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    72,952 miles
    Test number
    398209133286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,614 miles (+10,828)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    61,614 miles
    Test number
    389954252463
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly

  18. Pass50,786 miles (+12,114)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    50,786 miles
    Test number
    326552361254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    38,672 miles
    Test number
    224288750295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD57 VNV

Does LD57 VNV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD57 VNV expired on 29 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD57 VNV?
The MOT on LD57 VNV expired on 29 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD57 VNV done?
LD57 VNV was recorded at 165,808 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2021, an average of 11,429 miles a year.
Has LD57 VNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 VNV has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LD57 VNV 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 VNV find?
LD57 VNV passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2021 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake pedal wearing smooth; exhaust silencer slightly loose, and 6 more.

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