
Saab 9-3
Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc
LD57 XBMMOT history
LD57 XBM is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 116,012 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 116,012 mi
- At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,882 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD57 XBM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,910 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 27 Sept 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD57 XBM was last recorded at 116,012 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 2,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 113,666 miles · 31 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,346 miles
- Average per year
- 3,882 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 116,012 miles
- 2024 – 113,666 miles
- 2023 – 109,706 miles
- 2022 – 103,357 miles
- 2021 – 96,989 miles
- 2020 – 90,065 miles
- 2019 – 89,678 miles
- 2018 – 84,094 miles
- 2017 – 77,149 miles
- 2016 – 74,020 miles
- 2015 – 72,698 miles
- 2014 – 70,757 miles
- 2013 – 68,934 miles
- 2012 – 65,235 miles
- 2010 – 56,381 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryPoor nearside dipped beam pattern
- AdvisoryPoor offside dipped beam pattern
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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
23 tests since 18 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,012 miles (+2,346)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 116,012 miles
- Test number
- 148619462375
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryPoor nearside dipped beam pattern
- AdvisoryPoor offside dipped beam pattern
Pass113,666 miles (+6)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 113,666 miles
- Test number
- 527601993532
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail113,660 miles (+3,954)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,660 miles
- Test number
- 252397021036
- DangerousRear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel leak (fuel filter) (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass109,706 miles (+6,349)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 109,706 miles
- Test number
- 424977893520
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,357 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 103,357 miles
- Test number
- 254681839998
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail103,356 miles (+6,367)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,356 miles
- Test number
- 199606065574
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass96,989 miles (+6,924)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 96,989 miles
- Test number
- 758967587987
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass90,065 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 90,065 miles
- Test number
- 883737688912
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,063 miles (+385)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,063 miles
- Test number
- 637782300244
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass89,678 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 89,678 miles
- Test number
- 524919918613
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail89,678 miles (+5,584)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,678 miles
- Test number
- 259399390308
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass84,094 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 84,094 miles
- Test number
- 826746476842
- MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail84,094 miles (+6,945)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,094 miles
- Test number
- 649367011955
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass77,149 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 77,149 miles
- Test number
- 474847895204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,147 miles (+1,539)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,147 miles
- Test number
- 486552235361
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass75,608 miles (+1,588)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 75,608 miles
- Test number
- 422062713296
- AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- AdvisoryAll four tyres have uneven tread wear
- AdvisoryService light on
Pass74,020 miles (+1,322)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 74,020 miles
- Test number
- 866943891789
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,698 miles (+1,941)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 72,698 miles
- Test number
- 196887325009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,757 miles (+1,823)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 70,757 miles
- Test number
- 739976014046
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass68,934 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 68,934 miles
- Test number
- 487996913046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,934 miles (+3,699)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,934 miles
- Test number
- 105501013499
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass65,235 miles (+8,854)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 65,235 miles
- Test number
- 189944612459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,381 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 56,381 miles
- Test number
- 840312820349
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about LD57 XBM
- Does LD57 XBM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD57 XBM is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD57 XBM?
- The MOT on LD57 XBM is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD57 XBM done?
- LD57 XBM was recorded at 116,012 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 3,882 miles a year.
- Has LD57 XBM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD57 XBM has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on LD57 XBM 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 XBM find?
- LD57 XBM passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 2 more.
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