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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LD57 ZFBMOT history

LD57 ZFB is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 153,803 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

LD57 ZFB 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 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
153,803 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 ZFB
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
31 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 ZFB was last recorded at 153,803 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 10,660 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,143 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,660 miles
Average per year
6,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,803 miles
  • 2025 – 143,143 miles
  • 2024 – 133,070 miles
  • 2023 – 125,676 miles
  • 2022 – 118,073 miles
  • 2021 – 108,868 miles
  • 2019 – 100,148 miles
  • 2018 – 94,379 miles
  • 2017 – 89,155 miles
  • 2016 – 82,847 miles
  • 2015 – 76,287 miles
  • 2014 – 69,182 miles
  • 2013 – 66,073 miles
  • 2012 – 62,189 miles
  • 2011 – 59,114 miles
  • 2010 – 54,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,803 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,803 miles (+10,660)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    153,803 miles
    Test number
    408739370805
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass143,143 miles (+10,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    143,143 miles
    Test number
    746374971620
    • AdvisorySlight leak from exhaust flex pipe.

  3. Pass133,070 miles (+7,394)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    133,070 miles
    Test number
    429721823299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass125,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    125,676 miles
    Test number
    785545522117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail125,676 miles (+7,603)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,676 miles
    Test number
    699037360515
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass118,073 miles (+9,205)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    118,073 miles
    Test number
    188344926461
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4000 miles left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover adrift

  7. Pass108,868 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    108,868 miles
    Test number
    567467196942
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail108,868 miles (+8,720)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,868 miles
    Test number
    762409340032
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass100,148 miles (+5,769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,148 miles
    Test number
    741458823086
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass94,379 miles (+5,224)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    94,379 miles
    Test number
    612675538438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass89,155 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    89,155 miles
    Test number
    600299346830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail89,155 miles (+6,308)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,155 miles
    Test number
    191557106025
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass82,847 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    82,847 miles
    Test number
    610491946103
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail82,847 miles (+6,560)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,847 miles
    Test number
    153680782576
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass76,287 miles (+7,105)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    76,287 miles
    Test number
    236458085193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteExhaust flexi slightly damaged and leaking

  16. Pass69,182 miles (+3,109)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    69,182 miles
    Test number
    285219804216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass66,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    66,073 miles
    Test number
    667644423361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,073 miles (+3,884)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,073 miles
    Test number
    548034023340
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass62,189 miles (+3,075)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    62,189 miles
    Test number
    148886022399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,114 miles (+4,129)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    59,114 miles
    Test number
    286114301398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,985 miles (+624)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    54,985 miles
    Test number
    580121990278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail54,361 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,361 miles
    Test number
    953526880260
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD57 ZFB

Does LD57 ZFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD57 ZFB is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD57 ZFB?
The MOT on LD57 ZFB is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD57 ZFB done?
LD57 ZFB was recorded at 153,803 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 6,462 miles a year.
Has LD57 ZFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 ZFB has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LD57 ZFB 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 ZFB find?
LD57 ZFB passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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