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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,998 cc

LD57 VSLMOT history

LD57 VSL is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 26 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 145,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

LD57 VSL silver 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 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
145,269 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LD57 VSL was last recorded at 145,269 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 4,620 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,649 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,620 miles
Average per year
7,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,269 miles
  • 2025 – 140,649 miles
  • 2024 – 139,496 miles
  • 2023 – 138,308 miles
  • 2022 – 133,561 miles
  • 2021 – 127,380 miles
  • 2020 – 124,064 miles
  • 2019 – 118,570 miles
  • 2018 – 111,188 miles
  • 2017 – 98,671 miles
  • 2016 – 76,469 miles
  • 2015 – 72,971 miles
  • 2014 – 65,989 miles
  • 2013 – 55,502 miles
  • 2012 – 38,582 miles
  • 2011 – 29,288 miles
  • 2010 – 21,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,269 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,269 miles (+4,620)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    145,269 miles
    Test number
    350291097514
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass140,649 miles (+1,153)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    140,649 miles
    Test number
    421065450377
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront shocks corroded`NS&OS
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass139,496 miles (+1,188)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    139,496 miles
    Test number
    601203732774
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass138,308 miles (+4,747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    138,308 miles
    Test number
    585465037791
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass133,561 miles (+6,181)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    133,561 miles
    Test number
    698185345953
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass127,380 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    127,380 miles
    Test number
    191280365027
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail127,380 miles (+3,316)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,380 miles
    Test number
    597282132742
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass124,064 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    124,064 miles
    Test number
    485306528845
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi split but not leaking

  9. Fail124,064 miles (+5,494)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,064 miles
    Test number
    723195030165
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi split but not leaking

  10. Pass118,570 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,570 miles
    Test number
    153819649013
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail118,570 miles (+7,382)2 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,570 miles
    Test number
    742696695763
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass111,188 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    111,188 miles
    Test number
    572164587104
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail111,188 miles (+12,517)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,188 miles
    Test number
    629730900358
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass98,671 miles (+22,202)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    98,671 miles
    Test number
    353460916726
    • AdvisoryLower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Lower uj slight play (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perishing across tread.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Starting to perish. (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass76,469 miles (+3,498)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    76,469 miles
    Test number
    546875286414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,971 miles (+6,982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,971 miles
    Test number
    262503894744
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass65,989 miles (+10,487)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    65,989 miles
    Test number
    998099244279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,502 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    55,502 miles
    Test number
    185120343212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,481 miles (+16,899)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,481 miles
    Test number
    767891623216
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass38,582 miles (+9,294)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    38,582 miles
    Test number
    296909952148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,288 miles (+7,628)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    29,288 miles
    Test number
    265550081170
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass21,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    21,660 miles
    Test number
    490677610291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD57 VSL

Does LD57 VSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD57 VSL is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD57 VSL?
The MOT on LD57 VSL is valid until 9 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 VSL done?
LD57 VSL was recorded at 145,269 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 7,686 miles a year.
Has LD57 VSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 VSL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LD57 VSL 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 VSL find?
LD57 VSL passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust silencer slightly loose back box; oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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