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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,988 cc

LD57 VPOMOT history

LD57 VPO is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 26 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 137,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2026.

LD57 VPO black 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 Nov 2027
Mileage
137,538 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 VPO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 VPO was last recorded at 137,538 miles on 17 Oct 2026, 4,795 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,743 miles · 1 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4,795 miles
Average per year
6,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,538 miles
  • 2025 – 132,743 miles
  • 2024 – 125,761 miles
  • 2023 – 121,526 miles
  • 2022 – 114,128 miles
  • 2021 – 106,166 miles
  • 2020 – 99,478 miles
  • 2019 – 96,149 miles
  • 2018 – 90,428 miles
  • 2017 – 85,044 miles
  • 2016 – 80,688 miles
  • 2015 – 72,952 miles
  • 2014 – 65,223 miles
  • 2013 – 55,560 miles
  • 2012 – 45,220 miles
  • 2011 – 37,307 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,538 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    137,538 miles
    Test number
    122211649220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail137,538 miles (+4,795)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,538 miles
    Test number
    186760226334
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass132,743 miles (+6,982)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    132,743 miles
    Test number
    839342455218
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass125,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    125,761 miles
    Test number
    162180361086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail125,761 miles (+18)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,761 miles
    Test number
    188900751920
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft badly damaged (6.1.7 (e))

  6. Fail125,743 miles (+4,217)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,743 miles
    Test number
    984657382763
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass121,526 miles (+7,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    121,526 miles
    Test number
    311414189088
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass114,128 miles (+7,962)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    114,128 miles
    Test number
    646327806903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,166 miles (+6,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    106,166 miles
    Test number
    892145481255
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass99,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    99,478 miles
    Test number
    563244062505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,478 miles (+3,329)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,478 miles
    Test number
    812513120452
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass96,149 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    96,149 miles
    Test number
    615655586001
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Fail96,149 miles (+5,721)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,149 miles
    Test number
    508152543564
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass90,428 miles (+5,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    90,428 miles
    Test number
    956924147308
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass85,044 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    85,044 miles
    Test number
    658756946932
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail85,044 miles (+4,356)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,044 miles
    Test number
    715257314102
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions reversed inside out (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass80,688 miles (+7,736)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    80,688 miles
    Test number
    310550237545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,952 miles (+7,729)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    72,952 miles
    Test number
    686569635107
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass65,223 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,223 miles
    Test number
    129430654181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail65,223 miles (+9,663)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,223 miles
    Test number
    498680154199
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass55,560 miles (+10,340)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,560 miles
    Test number
    476765333149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass45,220 miles (+7,913)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    45,220 miles
    Test number
    828892022197
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  23. Pass37,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,307 miles
    Test number
    257173731161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD57 VPO

Does LD57 VPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD57 VPO is valid until 5 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD57 VPO?
The MOT on LD57 VPO is valid until 5 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD57 VPO done?
LD57 VPO was recorded at 137,538 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2026, an average of 6,496 miles a year.
Has LD57 VPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 VPO has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LD57 VPO 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 VPO find?
LD57 VPO passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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