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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,000 cc

LD57 VRTMOT history

LD57 VRT is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 26 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 104,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

LD57 VRT 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 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
104,625 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 VRT
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 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 VRT was last recorded at 104,625 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 4,492 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,133 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,492 miles
Average per year
5,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,625 miles
  • 2025 – 100,133 miles
  • 2024 – 96,573 miles
  • 2023 – 92,087 miles
  • 2022 – 88,244 miles
  • 2021 – 83,833 miles
  • 2020 – 77,050 miles
  • 2019 – 72,318 miles
  • 2018 – 67,857 miles
  • 2017 – 63,847 miles
  • 2016 – 57,244 miles
  • 2015 – 54,006 miles
  • 2014 – 48,141 miles
  • 2013 – 38,729 miles
  • 2012 – 35,924 miles
  • 2011 – 32,134 miles
  • 2010 – 24,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,625 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf + osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,625 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    104,625 miles
    Test number
    565535870257
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf + osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail104,625 miles (+4,492)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,625 miles
    Test number
    830544645083
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf + osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass100,133 miles (+3,560)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    100,133 miles
    Test number
    399893452769
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass96,573 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    96,573 miles
    Test number
    340465890409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Fail96,573 miles (+4,486)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,573 miles
    Test number
    581987924564
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass92,087 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    92,087 miles
    Test number
    499715893182
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail92,087 miles (+3,843)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,087 miles
    Test number
    791701079399
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass88,244 miles (+4,411)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    88,244 miles
    Test number
    704731657505
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass83,833 miles (+2)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    83,833 miles
    Test number
    380127749410
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail83,831 miles (+6,781)1 dangerous1 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,831 miles
    Test number
    746278027502
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass77,050 miles (+4,732)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    77,050 miles
    Test number
    467515472409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount - Tight When Turning (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Into Hub Unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount - Tight When Turning (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Into Hub Unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass72,318 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    72,318 miles
    Test number
    553551398266
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight washers not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail72,318 miles (+4,461)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,318 miles
    Test number
    277002493598
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight washers not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass67,857 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    67,857 miles
    Test number
    644558258858
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail67,854 miles (+4,007)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,854 miles
    Test number
    888628768485
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass63,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    63,847 miles
    Test number
    795022216802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,847 miles (+6,603)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,847 miles
    Test number
    244051850551
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass57,244 miles (+3,238)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    57,244 miles
    Test number
    380263992378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    54,006 miles
    Test number
    735096972983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,006 miles (+5,865)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,006 miles
    Test number
    652584636870
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass48,141 miles (+9,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    48,141 miles
    Test number
    717136174294
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass38,729 miles (+2,805)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    38,729 miles
    Test number
    567851483298
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass35,924 miles (+3,790)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    35,924 miles
    Test number
    888506852303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,134 miles (+7,366)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    32,134 miles
    Test number
    397791671268
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass24,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    24,768 miles
    Test number
    372060360470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD57 VRT

Does LD57 VRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD57 VRT is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD57 VRT?
The MOT on LD57 VRT is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD57 VRT done?
LD57 VRT was recorded at 104,625 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 5,001 miles a year.
Has LD57 VRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 VRT has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LD57 VRT 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 VRT find?
LD57 VRT passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; oil leak, but not excessive; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf + osr.

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