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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,000 cc

LD57 XCVMOT history

LD57 XCV is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 26 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 143,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2025.

LD57 XCV black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2026
Mileage
143,346 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,123 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 XCV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 XCV was last recorded at 143,346 miles on 25 Mar 2025, 83 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,263 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
83 miles
Average per year
8,123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,346 miles
  • 2024 – 134,501 miles
  • 2023 – 129,751 miles
  • 2021 – 125,575 miles
  • 2020 – 124,319 miles
  • 2019 – 120,803 miles
  • 2018 – 116,359 miles
  • 2017 – 112,761 miles
  • 2016 – 107,893 miles
  • 2015 – 102,883 miles
  • 2014 – 92,639 miles
  • 2012 – 61,203 miles
  • 2011 – 45,457 miles
  • 2010 – 26,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,346 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,346 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    143,346 miles
    Test number
    584988750666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail143,346 miles (+83)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,346 miles
    Test number
    365016156377
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail143,263 miles (+8,762)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,263 miles
    Test number
    948900997175
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TOE ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TOE ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass134,501 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    134,501 miles
    Test number
    592082799326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail134,496 miles (+4,745)1 dangerous3 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,496 miles
    Test number
    348874889966
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass129,751 miles (+4,176)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    129,751 miles
    Test number
    544348884246
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass125,575 miles (+1,256)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    125,575 miles
    Test number
    973381992494
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass124,319 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    124,319 miles
    Test number
    982283362898
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail124,319 miles (+3,516)2 major3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,319 miles
    Test number
    155976756807
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass120,803 miles (+4,444)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,803 miles
    Test number
    749701031729
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass116,359 miles (+3,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    116,359 miles
    Test number
    132449178971
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass112,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    112,761 miles
    Test number
    893438672453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail112,761 miles (+4,868)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,761 miles
    Test number
    114646405027
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass107,893 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    107,893 miles
    Test number
    259916240550
    • AdvisoryEngine missfire

  15. Fail107,893 miles (+5,010)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,893 miles
    Test number
    527123238177
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine missfire

  16. Pass102,883 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    102,883 miles
    Test number
    256649345417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass102,871 miles (+10,232)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    102,871 miles
    Test number
    466686435145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,639 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    92,639 miles
    Test number
    708161944170
    • NoteOffside front antiroll bar link dust cover deteriorating.

  19. Fail92,639 miles (+31,436)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,639 miles
    Test number
    327791444173
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front antiroll bar link dust cover deteriorating.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing out on inner edge and is on wear limit.

  20. Pass61,203 miles (+15,746)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    61,203 miles
    Test number
    577290522382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,457 miles (+19,031)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    45,457 miles
    Test number
    769279311306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    26,426 miles
    Test number
    163466400341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD57 XCV

Does LD57 XCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD57 XCV expired on 24 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD57 XCV?
The MOT on LD57 XCV expired on 24 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD57 XCV done?
LD57 XCV was recorded at 143,346 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2025, an average of 8,123 miles a year.
Has LD57 XCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 XCV has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LD57 XCV 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 XCV find?
LD57 XCV passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2025 with 10 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 7 more.

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