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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.

LD57 XPJ grey 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass179,164 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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))
  3. Pass152,702 miles (+551)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    152,702 miles
    Test number
    512667765320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. Pass127,620 miles (+6,979)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    127,620 miles
    Test number
    532905414142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,641 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    120,641 miles
    Test number
    924778874297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Pass108,845 miles (+3,102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    108,845 miles
    Test number
    332437286185
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch stiff
  11. Pass105,743 miles (+6,162)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    105,743 miles
    Test number
    677254062162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. Pass72,690 miles (+6,646)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    72,690 miles
    Test number
    318999463424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,044 miles (+9,085)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    66,044 miles
    Test number
    346724262277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,959 miles (+10,635)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    56,959 miles
    Test number
    308501671407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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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