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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,000 cc

LD57 VPZMOT history

LD57 VPZ is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 26 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 140,592 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

LD57 VPZ 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 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
140,592 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 VPZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 VPZ was last recorded at 140,592 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 5,010 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,582 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,010 miles
Average per year
7,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,592 miles
  • 2024 – 135,582 miles
  • 2023 – 129,462 miles
  • 2022 – 123,905 miles
  • 2021 – 119,884 miles
  • 2019 – 114,283 miles
  • 2018 – 107,581 miles
  • 2017 – 97,856 miles
  • 2016 – 87,913 miles
  • 2015 – 77,221 miles
  • 2014 – 71,954 miles
  • 2013 – 58,401 miles
  • 2012 – 50,256 miles
  • 2011 – 42,081 miles
  • 2010 – 30,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,592 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,592 miles (+5,010)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    140,592 miles
    Test number
    115032766702
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass135,582 miles (+6,120)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    135,582 miles
    Test number
    356913881640
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass129,462 miles (+5,557)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    129,462 miles
    Test number
    214163915978
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass123,905 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    123,905 miles
    Test number
    389587344535
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Fail123,896 miles (+4,012)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,896 miles
    Test number
    240840962014
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass119,884 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    119,884 miles
    Test number
    225790180200
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail119,884 miles (+5,601)1 dangerous4 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,884 miles
    Test number
    829034041470
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both smear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass114,283 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    114,283 miles
    Test number
    527416376845
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail114,283 miles (+6,702)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,283 miles
    Test number
    671300414350
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass107,581 miles (+9,725)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    107,581 miles
    Test number
    935842145445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFew stone chips on windscreen

  11. Pass97,856 miles (+9,943)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    97,856 miles
    Test number
    185846206981
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass87,913 miles (+53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    87,913 miles
    Test number
    813704874343
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail87,860 miles (+10,639)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,860 miles
    Test number
    815603435018
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass77,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    77,221 miles
    Test number
    296639595457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail77,221 miles (+5,267)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,221 miles
    Test number
    846139495135
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass71,954 miles (+13,553)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    71,954 miles
    Test number
    886632154212
    • NoteFront brake discs scored
    • NoteRear tyres gettin g low
    • NoteRear brake discs scored

  17. Pass58,401 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    58,401 miles
    Test number
    766442253269
    • NoteO/s/f fog lamp not working

  18. Fail58,401 miles (+8,145)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,401 miles
    Test number
    976732353261
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteO/s/f fog lamp not working

  19. Pass50,256 miles (+8,175)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    50,256 miles
    Test number
    367775772252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,081 miles
    Test number
    815198151245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,081 miles (+11,131)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,081 miles
    Test number
    625387751288
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  22. Pass30,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    30,950 miles
    Test number
    350447860201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD57 VPZ

Does LD57 VPZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD57 VPZ is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD57 VPZ?
The MOT on LD57 VPZ is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD57 VPZ done?
LD57 VPZ was recorded at 140,592 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 7,246 miles a year.
Has LD57 VPZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 VPZ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LD57 VPZ 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 VPZ find?
LD57 VPZ passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; exhaust heat shield loose, and 4 more.

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