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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LD57 VRCMOT history

LD57 VRC is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 25 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 210,622 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

LD57 VRC blue 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 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
210,622 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 VRC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
25 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 VRC was last recorded at 210,622 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 12,677 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,945 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
12,677 miles
Average per year
11,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 210,622 miles
  • 2025 – 197,945 miles
  • 2024 – 183,938 miles
  • 2022 – 162,199 miles
  • 2021 – 145,953 miles
  • 2020 – 129,054 miles
  • 2019 – 117,278 miles
  • 2018 – 102,859 miles
  • 2017 – 88,245 miles
  • 2016 – 74,690 miles
  • 2015 – 63,862 miles
  • 2014 – 54,716 miles
  • 2013 – 46,083 miles
  • 2012 – 36,500 miles
  • 2011 – 33,635 miles
  • 2010 – 27,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,622 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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.

  • EML light on !

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Reversing lights not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,622 miles (+12,677)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    210,622 miles
    Test number
    928087408396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass197,945 miles (+14,007)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    197,945 miles
    Test number
    660736952749
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML light on !
    • AdvisoryReversing lights not working

  3. Pass183,938 miles (+21,739)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    183,938 miles
    Test number
    428039520461
    • AdvisoryEML light on !
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing lights not working

  4. Pass162,199 miles (+9)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    162,199 miles
    Test number
    603642186248
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail162,190 miles (+16,237)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,190 miles
    Test number
    828761969730
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass145,953 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    145,953 miles
    Test number
    794144593390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail145,943 miles (+5,305)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,943 miles
    Test number
    594177215829
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass140,638 miles (+11,584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    140,638 miles
    Test number
    106771294825
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass129,054 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    129,054 miles
    Test number
    330529629852
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail129,051 miles (+11,773)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,051 miles
    Test number
    157460784336
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass117,278 miles (+14,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2020
    Odometer
    117,278 miles
    Test number
    183954241395
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking block missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking block missing

  12. Pass102,859 miles (+14,614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    102,859 miles
    Test number
    122800889457
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Pinion (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass88,245 miles (+13,555)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    88,245 miles
    Test number
    988598698941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,690 miles (+10,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    74,690 miles
    Test number
    494653387843
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

  15. Pass63,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    63,862 miles
    Test number
    996280855178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail63,862 miles (+9,146)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,862 miles
    Test number
    996038645138
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass54,716 miles (+8,633)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    54,716 miles
    Test number
    155623844136
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass46,083 miles (+9,583)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    46,083 miles
    Test number
    906993343147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    36,500 miles
    Test number
    356513052149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail36,500 miles (+2,865)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,500 miles
    Test number
    285381752416
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  21. Pass33,635 miles (+5,640)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    33,635 miles
    Test number
    239472161216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront nearside tyre is kerb damaged.

  22. Pass27,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    27,995 miles
    Test number
    430616160281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD57 VRC

Does LD57 VRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD57 VRC is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD57 VRC?
The MOT on LD57 VRC is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD57 VRC done?
LD57 VRC was recorded at 210,622 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 11,467 miles a year.
Has LD57 VRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 VRC has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LD57 VRC 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 VRC find?
LD57 VRC passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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