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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LD57 XBRMOT history

LD57 XBR is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 165,492 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

LD57 XBR blue 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 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
165,492 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 XBR
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 valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 XBR was last recorded at 165,492 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,470 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
9,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,492 miles
  • 2024 – 157,588 miles
  • 2023 – 149,967 miles
  • 2022 – 144,138 miles
  • 2021 – 138,601 miles
  • 2020 – 132,370 miles
  • 2019 – 125,682 miles
  • 2018 – 113,495 miles
  • 2017 – 98,098 miles
  • 2016 – 79,931 miles
  • 2015 – 63,458 miles
  • 2014 – 56,359 miles
  • 2013 – 49,494 miles
  • 2012 – 42,400 miles
  • 2011 – 32,568 miles
  • 2010 – 24,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,492 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,492 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    165,492 miles
    Test number
    523433535722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail165,470 miles (+7,882)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,470 miles
    Test number
    104074767431
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass157,588 miles (+60)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    157,588 miles
    Test number
    788325079683
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail157,528 miles (+7,561)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,528 miles
    Test number
    715596978179
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass149,967 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    149,967 miles
    Test number
    630831799598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail149,962 miles (+5,824)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,962 miles
    Test number
    964833795095
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper connection (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass144,138 miles (+5,537)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    144,138 miles
    Test number
    835797661888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass138,601 miles (+6,231)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    138,601 miles
    Test number
    881264273559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass132,370 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    132,370 miles
    Test number
    949591050608
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  10. Fail132,370 miles (+6,688)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,370 miles
    Test number
    357651354571
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  11. Pass125,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    125,682 miles
    Test number
    428144187544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail125,682 miles (+12,187)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,682 miles
    Test number
    969642112219
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass113,495 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    113,495 miles
    Test number
    224665175941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail113,483 miles (+15,385)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,483 miles
    Test number
    250376899003
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass98,098 miles (+18,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    98,098 miles
    Test number
    336440043296
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass79,931 miles (+16,473)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    79,931 miles
    Test number
    750112523457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,458 miles (+7,099)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    63,458 miles
    Test number
    749696058426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,359 miles (+6,865)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    56,359 miles
    Test number
    525149574253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,494 miles (+7,094)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    49,494 miles
    Test number
    896233883257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,400 miles (+9,832)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    42,400 miles
    Test number
    795642882203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,568 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    32,568 miles
    Test number
    508584691271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail32,566 miles (+8,488)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,566 miles
    Test number
    745949541244
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass24,078 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    24,078 miles
    Test number
    993264340206
    • NoteN/s/f tyre small cut on side wall not through to cord

Questions about LD57 XBR

Does LD57 XBR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD57 XBR is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD57 XBR?
The MOT on LD57 XBR is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD57 XBR done?
LD57 XBR was recorded at 165,492 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 9,305 miles a year.
Has LD57 XBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 XBR has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LD57 XBR 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 XBR find?
LD57 XBR passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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