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Saab 9-3

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LD57 XSMMOT history

LD57 XSM is a silver diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 245,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

LD57 XSM silver 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 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
245,700 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 XSM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
27 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 XSM was last recorded at 245,700 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 4,574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
241,126 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,574 miles
Average per year
13,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 245,700 miles
  • 2024 – 241,126 miles
  • 2023 – 229,350 miles
  • 2022 – 213,279 miles
  • 2021 – 192,686 miles
  • 2020 – 168,264 miles
  • 2019 – 152,482 miles
  • 2018 – 140,433 miles
  • 2017 – 135,158 miles
  • 2016 – 129,304 miles
  • 2015 – 121,483 miles
  • 2014 – 108,210 miles
  • 2013 – 91,255 miles
  • 2012 – 74,565 miles
  • 2011 – 60,003 miles
  • 2010 – 37,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass245,700 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass245,700 miles (+4,574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    245,700 miles
    Test number
    362210625377
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass241,126 miles (+11,776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    241,126 miles
    Test number
    232059140468
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass229,350 miles (+16,071)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    229,350 miles
    Test number
    219556634373
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Pass213,279 miles (+20,593)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    213,279 miles
    Test number
    179110762945
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass192,686 miles (+24,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    192,686 miles
    Test number
    335070870612
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass168,264 miles (+15,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    168,264 miles
    Test number
    199413785106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass152,482 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    152,482 miles
    Test number
    176905446772
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail152,482 miles (+12,049)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,482 miles
    Test number
    169850347834
    • DangerousExhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure and hanging on exhaust (6.1.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass140,433 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    140,433 miles
    Test number
    724865997591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail140,272 miles (+5,114)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,272 miles
    Test number
    420469263914
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass135,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    135,158 miles
    Test number
    885231208568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail135,155 miles (+5,851)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,155 miles
    Test number
    356758356136
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass129,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    129,304 miles
    Test number
    193983409105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail129,304 miles (+7,821)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,304 miles
    Test number
    832937766155
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass121,483 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    121,483 miles
    Test number
    696580617330
    • AdvisoryChild seat fit
    • AdvisoryCovers fit
    • AdvisoryRear discs badly deteriorated / pads wearing low
    • AdvisorySlight deterioration suspension components
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  16. Fail121,483 miles (+13,273)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,483 miles
    Test number
    506394055667
    • FailureFuel system component leaking from fuel filter area (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fit
    • AdvisoryCovers fit
    • AdvisoryRear discs badly deteriorated / pads wearing low
    • AdvisorySlight deterioration suspension components
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  17. Pass108,210 miles (+16,955)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    108,210 miles
    Test number
    915948804318
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront and rear discs corroded and lipped
    • NoteOffside front inner wheel arch damaged
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cut in outter sidewall no cords showing
    • NoteRear heatsheld lose

  18. Pass91,255 miles (+16,690)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    91,255 miles
    Test number
    407874703396
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine oil below minimum level

  19. Pass74,565 miles (+14,562)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    74,565 miles
    Test number
    195752812394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,003 miles (+22,768)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    60,003 miles
    Test number
    779537001399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    37,235 miles
    Test number
    901384590225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD57 XSM

Does LD57 XSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD57 XSM is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD57 XSM?
The MOT on LD57 XSM is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD57 XSM done?
LD57 XSM was recorded at 245,700 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 13,829 miles a year.
Has LD57 XSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 XSM has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on LD57 XSM 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 XSM find?
LD57 XSM passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security.

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