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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,998 cc

LD57 XBYMOT history

LD57 XBY is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 142,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

LD57 XBY 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 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
142,465 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,501 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 XBY
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 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 XBY was last recorded at 142,465 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,446 miles · 24 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
7,501 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,465 miles
  • 2025 – 140,625 miles
  • 2024 – 137,481 miles
  • 2023 – 130,547 miles
  • 2022 – 122,911 miles
  • 2021 – 117,373 miles
  • 2020 – 113,488 miles
  • 2019 – 107,854 miles
  • 2018 – 98,062 miles
  • 2017 – 87,529 miles
  • 2016 – 76,819 miles
  • 2015 – 64,624 miles
  • 2014 – 53,851 miles
  • 2013 – 43,283 miles
  • 2012 – 35,858 miles
  • 2011 – 30,133 miles
  • 2010 – 21,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,465 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component: attachment bracket / mounting (shock absorber mounting)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component: attachment bracket / mounting (shock absorber mounting)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,465 miles (+19)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    142,465 miles
    Test number
    458034193225
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component: attachment bracket / mounting (shock absorber mounting)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component: attachment bracket / mounting (shock absorber mounting)
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Fail142,446 miles (+1,821)6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,446 miles
    Test number
    982477733806
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component: attachment bracket / mounting (shock absorber mounting)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component: attachment bracket / mounting (shock absorber mounting)
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass140,625 miles (+3,144)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    140,625 miles
    Test number
    403447189125
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber mount corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber mount corroded

  4. Pass137,481 miles (+6,934)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    137,481 miles
    Test number
    479097916833
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass130,547 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    130,547 miles
    Test number
    146572786381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail130,547 miles (+7,636)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,547 miles
    Test number
    911629229845
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass122,911 miles (+5,538)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    122,911 miles
    Test number
    579322978534
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass117,373 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    117,373 miles
    Test number
    887510999765
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shock casings slight corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail117,373 miles (+3,885)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,373 miles
    Test number
    410617593918
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shock casings slight corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass113,488 miles (+5,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    113,488 miles
    Test number
    293666212265
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass107,854 miles (+9,792)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    107,854 miles
    Test number
    817134643052
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass98,062 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    98,062 miles
    Test number
    775512376829
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Fail98,062 miles (+10,533)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,062 miles
    Test number
    387721034005
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  14. Pass87,529 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    87,529 miles
    Test number
    398607880300
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre stepped badly on inner. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre stepped badly on inner. (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail87,528 miles (+10,709)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,528 miles
    Test number
    709225021279
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre stepped badly on inner. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre stepped badly on inner. (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass76,819 miles (+12,195)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    76,819 miles
    Test number
    736808133917
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres stepped on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass64,624 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    64,624 miles
    Test number
    732628487795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail64,610 miles (+10,759)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,610 miles
    Test number
    772498326099
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass53,851 miles (+10,568)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    53,851 miles
    Test number
    927921944254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,283 miles (+7,425)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    43,283 miles
    Test number
    316129143402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,858 miles (+5,725)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    35,858 miles
    Test number
    789613162227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,133 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    30,133 miles
    Test number
    969450371242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail30,116 miles (+8,132)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,116 miles
    Test number
    957036661247
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass21,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    21,984 miles
    Test number
    321396350215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD57 XBY

Does LD57 XBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD57 XBY is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD57 XBY?
The MOT on LD57 XBY is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD57 XBY done?
LD57 XBY was recorded at 142,465 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 7,501 miles a year.
Has LD57 XBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 XBY has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LD57 XBY 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 XBY find?
LD57 XBY passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 9 advisories: central front exhaust mounting defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.

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