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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LD57 XOVMOT history

LD57 XOV is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 139,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

LD57 XOV 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 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
139,005 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 XOV
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 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 XOV was last recorded at 139,005 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,997 miles · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
5,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,005 miles
  • 2024 – 135,810 miles
  • 2023 – 125,874 miles
  • 2022 – 104,209 miles
  • 2021 – 88,933 miles
  • 2020 – 86,658 miles
  • 2019 – 85,398 miles
  • 2018 – 83,844 miles
  • 2017 – 82,281 miles
  • 2016 – 79,594 miles
  • 2015 – 76,740 miles
  • 2014 – 73,959 miles
  • 2013 – 69,211 miles
  • 2012 – 64,789 miles
  • 2010 – 46,932 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,005 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear upper and trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,005 miles (+8)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    139,005 miles
    Test number
    189459077855
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear upper and trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail138,997 miles (+3,187)1 major2 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,997 miles
    Test number
    685972892624
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear upper and trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass135,810 miles (+3,367)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    135,810 miles
    Test number
    703662053077
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass132,443 miles (+6,569)1 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    132,443 miles
    Test number
    748173918367
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass125,874 miles (+8,597)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    125,874 miles
    Test number
    845205727134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear rear trail arm bushes worn but no excessive play

  6. Pass117,277 miles (+13,068)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    117,277 miles
    Test number
    453598173823
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Top mount corroded
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Top mount corroded

  7. Pass104,209 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    104,209 miles
    Test number
    532150088512
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Top shock absorber mount corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Top shock absorber mount corroded

  8. Fail104,209 miles (+15,276)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,209 miles
    Test number
    191426112137
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Top shock absorber mount corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Top shock absorber mount corroded

  9. Pass88,933 miles (+2,275)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    88,933 miles
    Test number
    656047135049
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front exhaust flexi has slight leak but passed smoke test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear NSR top mount corroded but secure and not weakened
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear OSR top mount corroded but secure and not weakened
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass86,658 miles (+36)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    86,658 miles
    Test number
    584261291057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust shield coming adrift
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust shield coming adrift

  11. Fail86,622 miles (+1,224)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,622 miles
    Test number
    565631176998
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust shield coming adrift
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust shield coming adrift

  12. Pass85,398 miles (+7)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    85,398 miles
    Test number
    950840677644
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Fail85,391 miles (+1,547)1 dangerous1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,391 miles
    Test number
    764103553396
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass83,844 miles (+1,563)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    83,844 miles
    Test number
    494281460778
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs pitted and scored
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracked

  15. Pass82,281 miles (+2,687)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    82,281 miles
    Test number
    504170902611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    79,594 miles
    Test number
    589934365785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail79,592 miles (+2,852)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,592 miles
    Test number
    925013616102
    • FailureFuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

  18. Pass76,740 miles (+2,781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    76,740 miles
    Test number
    194145790581
    • AdvisoryN/s/f slightly rough to turn

  19. Pass73,959 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    73,959 miles
    Test number
    677371464210
    • NoteN/s/f slightly rough to turn

  20. Fail73,957 miles (+4,746)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,957 miles
    Test number
    416270064282
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteN/s/f slightly rough to turn

  21. Pass69,211 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    69,211 miles
    Test number
    545448443278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail69,209 miles (+4,420)1 dangerous4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,209 miles
    Test number
    969736243252
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  23. Pass64,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    64,789 miles
    Test number
    685487852278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail64,789 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,789 miles
    Test number
    517654052236
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  25. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    266667751204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    46,932 miles
    Test number
    550160260230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD57 XOV

Does LD57 XOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD57 XOV is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD57 XOV?
The MOT on LD57 XOV is valid until 12 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 XOV done?
LD57 XOV was recorded at 139,005 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 5,946 miles a year.
Has LD57 XOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 XOV has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LD57 XOV 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 XOV find?
LD57 XOV passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; central exhaust mounting defective; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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