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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,998 cc

LD57 VRMMOT history

LD57 VRM is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 26 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 88,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

LD57 VRM grey 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 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
88,657 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,122 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 VRM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 VRM was last recorded at 88,657 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 4,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Nov 2018: 54,041 miles, lower than 57,041 miles on 8 Nov 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
84,626 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,031 miles
Average per year
5,122 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,657 miles
  • 2024 – 84,626 miles
  • 2023 – 77,219 miles
  • 2022 – 71,288 miles
  • 2021 – 66,711 miles
  • 2020 – 64,324 miles
  • 2019 – 61,272 miles
  • 2018 – 54,041 miles
  • 2017 – 54,224 miles
  • 2016 – 47,658 miles
  • 2015 – 40,444 miles
  • 2014 – 34,864 miles
  • 2013 – 25,462 miles
  • 2012 – 19,617 miles
  • 2011 – 14,290 miles
  • 2010 – 10,336 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,657 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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.

  • Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,657 miles (+4,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    88,657 miles
    Test number
    339046773457
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass84,626 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    84,626 miles
    Test number
    929466487951
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail84,626 miles (+7,407)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,626 miles
    Test number
    396902834167
    • MajorPower steering component leaking filler tank and is empty (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass77,219 miles (+5,931)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    77,219 miles
    Test number
    381063816718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,288 miles (+4,577)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    71,288 miles
    Test number
    752292114117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,711 miles (+2,387)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,711 miles
    Test number
    304971337315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,324 miles (+3,052)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    64,324 miles
    Test number
    767240227454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,272 miles
    Test number
    354661663972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail61,272 miles (+7,231)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,272 miles
    Test number
    717267285911
    • DangerousOffside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  10. Pass54,041 miles (-3,000)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    54,041 miles
    Test number
    779179179353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail57,041 miles (+2,817)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,041 miles
    Test number
    342018153814
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass54,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    54,224 miles
    Test number
    469335244172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail54,224 miles (+6,566)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,224 miles
    Test number
    246400739344
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

  14. Pass47,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    47,658 miles
    Test number
    815244890881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,658 miles (+7,214)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,658 miles
    Test number
    781446708030
    • FailureFront registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy pipe has excessive play (rattling)

  16. Pass40,444 miles (+5,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    40,444 miles
    Test number
    683969382835
    • 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)

  17. Pass34,864 miles (+9,402)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    34,864 miles
    Test number
    778016184206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    25,462 miles
    Test number
    317584883285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail25,461 miles (+5,844)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,461 miles
    Test number
    936044083263
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Fail19,617 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,617 miles
    Test number
    146849182212
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass19,617 miles (+5,327)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    19,617 miles
    Test number
    319709582471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,290 miles (+3,954)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    14,290 miles
    Test number
    138758271219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    10,336 miles
    Test number
    172721080204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD57 VRM

Does LD57 VRM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD57 VRM is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD57 VRM?
The MOT on LD57 VRM is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD57 VRM done?
LD57 VRM was recorded at 88,657 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 5,122 miles a year.
Has LD57 VRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 VRM has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LD57 VRM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Nov 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD57 VRM find?
LD57 VRM passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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