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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,998 cc

LD57 XBSMOT history

LD57 XBS is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 107,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

LD57 XBS 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 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
107,943 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,011 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 XBS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
27 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 XBS was last recorded at 107,943 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 5,817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,126 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,817 miles
Average per year
6,011 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,943 miles
  • 2024 – 102,126 miles
  • 2023 – 97,812 miles
  • 2022 – 93,712 miles
  • 2021 – 88,627 miles
  • 2020 – 83,721 miles
  • 2019 – 79,350 miles
  • 2018 – 73,525 miles
  • 2017 – 61,755 miles
  • 2016 – 54,831 miles
  • 2015 – 47,268 miles
  • 2014 – 45,038 miles
  • 2013 – 38,325 miles
  • 2012 – 31,562 miles
  • 2011 – 24,469 miles
  • 2010 – 16,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,943 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,943 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    107,943 miles
    Test number
    496614715221
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail107,943 miles (+5,817)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,943 miles
    Test number
    278108796677
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass102,126 miles (+4,314)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    102,126 miles
    Test number
    117577913430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,812 miles (+4,100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    97,812 miles
    Test number
    239315581319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass93,712 miles (+5,085)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    93,712 miles
    Test number
    126564110851
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass88,627 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    88,627 miles
    Test number
    860551085998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail88,627 miles (+4,906)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,627 miles
    Test number
    900523058509
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass83,721 miles (+4,371)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    83,721 miles
    Test number
    464898313918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,350 miles (+5,825)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,350 miles
    Test number
    541329516235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    73,525 miles
    Test number
    754564422500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail73,525 miles (+7,848)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,525 miles
    Test number
    960732041244
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached brkt broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached brkt broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass65,677 miles (+3,922)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    65,677 miles
    Test number
    939984341741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    61,755 miles
    Test number
    244178323149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,755 miles (+6,924)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,755 miles
    Test number
    677991247231
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass54,831 miles (+7,563)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    54,831 miles
    Test number
    373340383327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    47,268 miles
    Test number
    788916825123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,268 miles (+2,230)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,268 miles
    Test number
    289886925188
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass45,038 miles (+6,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    45,038 miles
    Test number
    337173854278
    • 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)

  19. Fail38,325 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,325 miles
    Test number
    326078843223
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass38,325 miles (+6,763)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    38,325 miles
    Test number
    439918343255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,562 miles (+7,093)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    31,562 miles
    Test number
    365207652237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass24,469 miles (+7,927)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    24,469 miles
    Test number
    286168051278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    16,542 miles
    Test number
    972967560285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD57 XBS

Does LD57 XBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD57 XBS is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD57 XBS?
The MOT on LD57 XBS is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD57 XBS done?
LD57 XBS was recorded at 107,943 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 6,011 miles a year.
Has LD57 XBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 XBS has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LD57 XBS 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 XBS find?
LD57 XBS passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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