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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,998 cc

LD57 VPKMOT history

LD57 VPK is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 26 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 132,128 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2025.

LD57 VPK 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 24 Aug 2026
Mileage
132,128 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 VPK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 VPK was last recorded at 132,128 miles on 7 Aug 2025, 5,814 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Mar 2019: 71,713 miles, lower than 81,372 miles on 10 Mar 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
126,314 miles · 15 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
5,814 miles
Average per year
6,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,128 miles
  • 2024 – 126,314 miles
  • 2023 – 115,398 miles
  • 2022 – 112,475 miles
  • 2021 – 105,443 miles
  • 2020 – 103,504 miles
  • 2019 – 71,713 miles
  • 2018 – 81,372 miles
  • 2017 – 72,053 miles
  • 2016 – 68,064 miles
  • 2014 – 62,195 miles
  • 2013 – 58,395 miles
  • 2012 – 53,261 miles
  • 2011 – 47,271 miles
  • 2010 – 36,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,128 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,128 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    132,128 miles
    Test number
    337186790020
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail132,128 miles (+5,814)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,128 miles
    Test number
    407535334390
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass126,314 miles (+10,916)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    126,314 miles
    Test number
    404674765908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,398 miles (+2,923)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    115,398 miles
    Test number
    326309055450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass112,475 miles (+13)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    112,475 miles
    Test number
    336144885875
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail112,462 miles (+7,019)3 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,462 miles
    Test number
    187387973056
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass105,443 miles (+1,939)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    105,443 miles
    Test number
    900650046141
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Pass103,504 miles (+31,791)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    103,504 miles
    Test number
    226643257142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,713 miles (-9,659)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    71,713 miles
    Test number
    838160777384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,372 miles (+9,319)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    81,372 miles
    Test number
    306233292039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,053 miles (+3,989)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,053 miles
    Test number
    313708825791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,064 miles (+5,869)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    68,064 miles
    Test number
    503874575541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass62,195 miles (+3,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    62,195 miles
    Test number
    878070074289
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass58,395 miles (+5,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    58,395 miles
    Test number
    368385083266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass53,261 miles (+5,990)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,261 miles
    Test number
    928305972290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass47,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    47,271 miles
    Test number
    585587761286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,271 miles (+10,987)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,271 miles
    Test number
    355325861299
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass36,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    36,284 miles
    Test number
    354488060260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD57 VPK

Does LD57 VPK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD57 VPK expired on 24 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD57 VPK?
The MOT on LD57 VPK expired on 24 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD57 VPK done?
LD57 VPK was recorded at 132,128 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2025, an average of 6,447 miles a year.
Has LD57 VPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 VPK has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LD57 VPK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Mar 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD57 VPK find?
LD57 VPK passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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