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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LD57 VSOMOT history

LD57 VSO is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2023 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 149,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2022.

LD57 VSO blue Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2023
Mileage
149,750 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2022
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,523 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 VSO
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
27 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 VSO was last recorded at 149,750 miles on 29 Jan 2022, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,705 miles · 22 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
45 miles
Average per year
10,523 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 149,750 miles
  • 2021 – 136,180 miles
  • 2020 – 122,480 miles
  • 2019 – 112,462 miles
  • 2018 – 104,437 miles
  • 2017 – 92,932 miles
  • 2016 – 81,468 miles
  • 2014 – 73,633 miles
  • 2013 – 68,475 miles
  • 2012 – 56,103 miles
  • 2011 – 40,808 miles
  • 2010 – 30,219 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,750 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Undertray & enfine cover fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,750 miles (+45)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    149,750 miles
    Test number
    589135583500
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail149,705 miles (+13,525)3 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,705 miles
    Test number
    932389698478
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass136,180 miles (+13,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    136,180 miles
    Test number
    814460650466
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass122,480 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,480 miles
    Test number
    685650655949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail122,467 miles (+10,005)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,467 miles
    Test number
    368094359366
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass112,462 miles (+20)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    112,462 miles
    Test number
    703013492533
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail112,442 miles (+8,005)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,442 miles
    Test number
    761530252133
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass104,437 miles (+11,505)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    104,437 miles
    Test number
    137719880079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  9. Pass92,932 miles (+189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    92,932 miles
    Test number
    225709419023
    • AdvisoryUndertray & enfine cover fitted

  10. Fail92,743 miles (+11,275)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,743 miles
    Test number
    560098505497
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUndertray & enfine cover fitted

  11. Pass81,468 miles (+7,835)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    81,468 miles
    Test number
    500497768268
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryUndertray & engine cover fitted

  12. Pass73,633 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    73,633 miles
    Test number
    896167434316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail73,627 miles (+5,152)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,627 miles
    Test number
    836357114354
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass68,475 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    68,475 miles
    Test number
    796124383285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,454 miles (+12,351)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,454 miles
    Test number
    998171983201
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteBrake fluid on minimum mark
    • NoteFan belt breaking up due to faulty tensioner

  16. Pass56,103 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    56,103 miles
    Test number
    938530972204
    • NoteFront brake pads approx 3mm advise renewal
    • NoteRear brake pads approx 3mm advise renewal

  17. Fail56,103 miles (+15,295)2 dangerous3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,103 miles
    Test number
    275268462260
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake pads approx 3mm advise renewal
    • NoteRear brake pads approx 3mm advise renewal

  18. Pass40,808 miles (+10,589)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    40,808 miles
    Test number
    438914761278
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall cuts but not to cord

  19. Pass30,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    30,219 miles
    Test number
    311283760281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail30,219 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,219 miles
    Test number
    471673660268
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)

Questions about LD57 VSO

Does LD57 VSO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD57 VSO expired on 28 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD57 VSO?
The MOT on LD57 VSO expired on 28 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD57 VSO done?
LD57 VSO was recorded at 149,750 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2022, an average of 10,523 miles a year.
Has LD57 VSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 VSO has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LD57 VSO 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 VSO find?
LD57 VSO passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2022 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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