
Saab 9-3
Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc
LD57 XPJMOT history
LD57 XPJ is a grey diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 179,164 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 179,164 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,288 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD57 XPJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,910 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 27 Sept 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD57 XPJ was last recorded at 179,164 miles on 16 Jan 2025, 789 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 178,375 miles · 17 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 789 miles
- Average per year
- 9,288 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 179,164 miles
- 2024 – 178,375 miles
- 2023 – 152,702 miles
- 2022 – 127,620 miles
- 2021 – 120,641 miles
- 2020 – 114,848 miles
- 2019 – 108,845 miles
- 2018 – 105,743 miles
- 2017 – 99,581 miles
- 2016 – 94,210 miles
- 2015 – 86,927 miles
- 2014 – 77,783 miles
- 2013 – 72,690 miles
- 2012 – 66,044 miles
- 2011 – 56,959 miles
- 2010 – 46,324 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shields loose
- AdvisoryN/s/f strut top mounting slightly seized
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 Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Exhaust gases leaking from pipe on engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
20 tests since 28 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,164 miles (+789)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 179,164 miles
- Test number
- 313108754088
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shields loose
- AdvisoryN/s/f strut top mounting slightly seized
Fail178,375 miles (+25,673)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,375 miles
- Test number
- 945658491238
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass152,702 miles (+551)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 152,702 miles
- Test number
- 512667765320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail152,151 miles (+24,531)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,151 miles
- Test number
- 614271121715
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass127,620 miles (+6,979)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 127,620 miles
- Test number
- 532905414142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,641 miles (+76)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 120,641 miles
- Test number
- 924778874297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,565 miles (+5,717)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,565 miles
- Test number
- 424826139937
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass114,848 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 114,848 miles
- Test number
- 438317241638
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust gases leaking from pipe on engine
Fail114,846 miles (+6,001)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,846 miles
- Test number
- 236389119488
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear All direction indicators incorrect colour n/s o/s (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorSteering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust gases leaking from pipe on engine
Pass108,845 miles (+3,102)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 108,845 miles
- Test number
- 332437286185
- AdvisoryBonnet safety catch stiff
Pass105,743 miles (+6,162)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 105,743 miles
- Test number
- 677254062162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,581 miles (+5,371)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 99,581 miles
- Test number
- 965701427108
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass94,210 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 94,210 miles
- Test number
- 184236707473
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail94,210 miles (+7,283)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,210 miles
- Test number
- 668322699300
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass86,927 miles (+9,144)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 86,927 miles
- Test number
- 151383336014
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass77,783 miles (+5,093)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 77,783 miles
- Test number
- 646117064245
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass72,690 miles (+6,646)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 72,690 miles
- Test number
- 318999463424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,044 miles (+9,085)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 66,044 miles
- Test number
- 346724262277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,959 miles (+10,635)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 56,959 miles
- Test number
- 308501671407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,324 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 46,324 miles
- Test number
- 434371670230
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Questions about LD57 XPJ
- Does LD57 XPJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD57 XPJ expired on 15 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD57 XPJ?
- The MOT on LD57 XPJ expired on 15 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD57 XPJ done?
- LD57 XPJ was recorded at 179,164 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2025, an average of 9,288 miles a year.
- Has LD57 XPJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD57 XPJ has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on LD57 XPJ 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 XPJ find?
- LD57 XPJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; fluid leak, but not excessive water leak; exhaust heat shields loose, and 1 more.
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