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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LD57 XPVMOT history

LD57 XPV is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 89,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2025.

LD57 XPV blue 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 10 Apr 2026
Mileage
89,557 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2025
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,306 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 XPV
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 expired on 10 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 XPV was last recorded at 89,557 miles on 11 Mar 2025, 1,155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,402 miles · 11 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,155 miles
Average per year
4,306 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,557 miles
  • 2024 – 88,402 miles
  • 2022 – 88,240 miles
  • 2021 – 86,658 miles
  • 2019 – 83,888 miles
  • 2018 – 80,623 miles
  • 2017 – 78,352 miles
  • 2016 – 71,656 miles
  • 2015 – 62,870 miles
  • 2014 – 56,288 miles
  • 2013 – 49,106 miles
  • 2012 – 41,202 miles
  • 2011 – 33,156 miles
  • 2010 – 27,287 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,557 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront undertray fitted

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.

  • Underside corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass89,557 miles1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    89,557 miles
    Test number
    659922508088
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront undertray fitted

  2. Fail89,549 miles (+1,147)2 dangerous1 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,549 miles
    Test number
    618062188925
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront undertray fitted

  3. Pass88,402 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    88,402 miles
    Test number
    165081872066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s outer sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  4. Fail88,392 miles (+152)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,392 miles
    Test number
    618235991103
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  5. Fail88,240 miles (+1,582)8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,240 miles
    Test number
    359129090668
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  6. Pass86,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    86,658 miles
    Test number
    664434375844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail86,658 miles (+2,770)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,658 miles
    Test number
    906944726414
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass83,888 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    83,888 miles
    Test number
    404539730418
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail83,885 miles (+3,262)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,885 miles
    Test number
    987676716490
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass80,623 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    80,623 miles
    Test number
    491632688502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail80,621 miles (+2,269)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,621 miles
    Test number
    366420819454
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass78,352 miles (+6,696)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    78,352 miles
    Test number
    495283930654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,656 miles (+8,786)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    71,656 miles
    Test number
    131771362126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,870 miles (+6,582)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    62,870 miles
    Test number
    158588765122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,288 miles (+7,182)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    56,288 miles
    Test number
    725496994157
    • NoteNo emissions

  16. Pass49,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    49,106 miles
    Test number
    165841313271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,106 miles (+7,904)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,106 miles
    Test number
    259748703232
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass41,202 miles (+8,046)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    41,202 miles
    Test number
    278937202257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,156 miles (+5,869)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    33,156 miles
    Test number
    377393011240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    27,287 miles
    Test number
    194177760259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,287 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,287 miles
    Test number
    752237760236
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Questions about LD57 XPV

Does LD57 XPV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD57 XPV expired on 10 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD57 XPV?
The MOT on LD57 XPV expired on 10 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD57 XPV done?
LD57 XPV was recorded at 89,557 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2025, an average of 4,306 miles a year.
Has LD57 XPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 XPV has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LD57 XPV 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 XPV find?
LD57 XPV passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 10 more.

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