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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LD57 XRZMOT history

LD57 XRZ is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 142,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

LD57 XRZ 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 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
142,132 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,181 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 XRZ
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 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 XRZ was last recorded at 142,132 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 11,038 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,094 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11,038 miles
Average per year
7,181 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,132 miles
  • 2024 – 131,094 miles
  • 2023 – 121,006 miles
  • 2022 – 116,733 miles
  • 2021 – 112,965 miles
  • 2020 – 109,306 miles
  • 2019 – 104,803 miles
  • 2018 – 97,550 miles
  • 2017 – 84,968 miles
  • 2016 – 80,668 miles
  • 2015 – 73,181 miles
  • 2014 – 67,598 miles
  • 2013 – 58,107 miles
  • 2012 – 50,116 miles
  • 2011 – 42,322 miles
  • 2010 – 32,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,132 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking 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 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,132 miles (+11,038)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    142,132 miles
    Test number
    867744884949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass131,094 miles (+10)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    131,094 miles
    Test number
    174005415528
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded
  3. Fail131,084 miles (+10,078)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,084 miles
    Test number
    580695796038
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches
  4. Pass121,006 miles (+4,273)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    121,006 miles
    Test number
    554550349505
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront radiator bracket corroded.
    • AdvisoryUnder body and component corroded.
  5. Pass116,733 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    116,733 miles
    Test number
    775047134215
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4m (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside park brake very low reading
    • AdvisoryEmissions very close to max
  6. Fail116,668 miles (+3,703)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,668 miles
    Test number
    252316677225
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4m (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass112,965 miles (+3,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,965 miles
    Test number
    716596016630
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass109,306 miles (+4,503)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    109,306 miles
    Test number
    329781964740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,803 miles (+7,253)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    104,803 miles
    Test number
    878042081972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,550 miles (+12,582)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    97,550 miles
    Test number
    345065875036
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure i did cable tie it after test (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass84,968 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    84,968 miles
    Test number
    551582158255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,967 miles (+4,299)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,967 miles
    Test number
    539302627348
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  13. Pass80,668 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,668 miles
    Test number
    225905310962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail80,668 miles (+7,487)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,668 miles
    Test number
    101174298951
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass73,181 miles (+5,583)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    73,181 miles
    Test number
    148235217375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,598 miles (+9,491)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    67,598 miles
    Test number
    408115944262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,107 miles (+7,991)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    58,107 miles
    Test number
    587944953213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,116 miles (+7,794)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    50,116 miles
    Test number
    449971872236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  19. Pass42,322 miles (+9,442)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,322 miles
    Test number
    598070871261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    32,880 miles
    Test number
    611376960225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD57 XRZ

Does LD57 XRZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD57 XRZ is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD57 XRZ?
The MOT on LD57 XRZ is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD57 XRZ done?
LD57 XRZ was recorded at 142,132 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 7,181 miles a year.
Has LD57 XRZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 XRZ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LD57 XRZ 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 XRZ find?
LD57 XRZ passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded; nearside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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