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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LD57 ZFSMOT history

LD57 ZFS is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 28 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2022 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 139,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2022.

LD57 ZFS black 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 12 Nov 2022
Mileage
139,217 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2022
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 ZFS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD57 ZFS was last recorded at 139,217 miles on 22 Oct 2022, 11,797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,420 miles · 28 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
11,797 miles
Average per year
8,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 139,217 miles
  • 2021 – 127,420 miles
  • 2020 – 116,976 miles
  • 2019 – 107,785 miles
  • 2018 – 100,853 miles
  • 2017 – 96,859 miles
  • 2016 – 92,421 miles
  • 2015 – 87,538 miles
  • 2014 – 84,472 miles
  • 2013 – 76,005 miles
  • 2012 – 63,991 miles
  • 2011 – 51,817 miles
  • 2010 – 39,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail139,217 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufactures limit 1.2 1/m, measured smoke 3.42 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine malfunction indicator lamp on

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail139,217 miles (+11,797)1 dangerous6 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,217 miles
    Test number
    566240678880
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufactures limit 1.2 1/m, measured smoke 3.42 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine malfunction indicator lamp on

  2. Pass127,420 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    127,420 miles
    Test number
    593722167516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus on 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail127,420 miles (+10,444)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,420 miles
    Test number
    165924433641
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus on 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass116,976 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    116,976 miles
    Test number
    368872826422
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail116,976 miles (+9,191)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,976 miles
    Test number
    627213431612
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass107,785 miles (+6,932)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,785 miles
    Test number
    151915100979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass100,853 miles3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    100,853 miles
    Test number
    718183610948
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper shock mount fractured(not likely to fail)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper shock mount fractured(not likely to fail)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  8. Fail100,850 miles (+3,991)3 dangerous3 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,850 miles
    Test number
    532033496171
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi section blowing (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper shock mount fractured(not likely to fail)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper shock mount fractured(not likely to fail)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  9. Pass96,859 miles (+4,438)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    96,859 miles
    Test number
    163526256787
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertray fitted as standard
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass92,421 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    92,421 miles
    Test number
    103146585786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail92,421 miles (+4,883)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,421 miles
    Test number
    119680260771
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass87,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    87,538 miles
    Test number
    721016180453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,538 miles (+3,066)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,538 miles
    Test number
    232585609143
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass84,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    84,472 miles
    Test number
    896863004398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail84,472 miles (+8,467)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,472 miles
    Test number
    546023204372
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass76,005 miles (+12,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    76,005 miles
    Test number
    689913503361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass63,991 miles (+12,174)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    63,991 miles
    Test number
    447550912461
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass51,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    51,817 miles
    Test number
    709647591248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,817 miles (+12,080)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,817 miles
    Test number
    825677091283
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass39,737 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,737 miles
    Test number
    872402970249
    • NoteEngine- number 3 injector intermitant fault/missfire

Questions about LD57 ZFS

Does LD57 ZFS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD57 ZFS expired on 12 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD57 ZFS?
The MOT on LD57 ZFS expired on 12 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD57 ZFS done?
LD57 ZFS was recorded at 139,217 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2022, an average of 8,247 miles a year.
Has LD57 ZFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 ZFS has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LD57 ZFS 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 ZFS find?
LD57 ZFS failed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects, 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufactures limit 1.2 1/m, measured smoke 3.42 1/m; nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn, and 12 more.

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