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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,998 cc

LD57 XSAMOT history

LD57 XSA is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 164,334 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2025.

LD57 XSA silver 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 2 Aug 2026
Mileage
164,334 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 XSA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
27 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 XSA was last recorded at 164,334 miles on 29 Jul 2025, 8,390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,944 miles · 29 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
8,390 miles
Average per year
9,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,334 miles
  • 2024 – 155,944 miles
  • 2023 – 141,455 miles
  • 2022 – 129,994 miles
  • 2021 – 120,368 miles
  • 2020 – 108,818 miles
  • 2019 – 83,128 miles
  • 2018 – 73,975 miles
  • 2017 – 66,298 miles
  • 2016 – 55,124 miles
  • 2015 – 48,722 miles
  • 2014 – 40,479 miles
  • 2013 – 36,131 miles
  • 2012 – 32,045 miles
  • 2011 – 24,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,334 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,334 miles (+8,390)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    164,334 miles
    Test number
    288730875851
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded

  2. Pass155,944 miles (+14,489)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    155,944 miles
    Test number
    603656869733
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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))

  3. Pass141,455 miles (+56)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    141,455 miles
    Test number
    503508288726
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail141,399 miles (+11,405)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,399 miles
    Test number
    538347161824
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass129,994 miles (+9,626)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    129,994 miles
    Test number
    882413440819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,368 miles (+11,550)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    120,368 miles
    Test number
    840884926166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,818 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    108,818 miles
    Test number
    998327280554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail108,813 miles (+25,685)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,813 miles
    Test number
    269780293620
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass83,128 miles (+9,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    83,128 miles
    Test number
    946447737285
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass73,975 miles (+7,677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    73,975 miles
    Test number
    222474703577
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass66,298 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    66,298 miles
    Test number
    461127442951
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail66,298 miles (+11,174)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,298 miles
    Test number
    555522543507
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass55,124 miles (+6,402)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    55,124 miles
    Test number
    108344075361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail48,722 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,722 miles
    Test number
    106080855498
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass48,722 miles (+8,243)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    48,722 miles
    Test number
    967800655080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    40,479 miles
    Test number
    138145734013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail40,479 miles (+4,348)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,479 miles
    Test number
    707705634089
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass36,131 miles (+4,086)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    36,131 miles
    Test number
    825006133086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,045 miles (+7,218)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    32,045 miles
    Test number
    758250142073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    24,827 miles
    Test number
    707932341059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD57 XSA

Does LD57 XSA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD57 XSA expired on 2 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD57 XSA?
The MOT on LD57 XSA expired on 2 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD57 XSA done?
LD57 XSA was recorded at 164,334 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2025, an average of 9,647 miles a year.
Has LD57 XSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 XSA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LD57 XSA 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 XSA find?
LD57 XSA passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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