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Saab 9-3

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LD57 ZFXMOT history

LD57 ZFX is a silver diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 12 Oct 2007. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 206,353 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

LD57 ZFX silver Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2026
Mileage
206,353 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 ZFX
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
12 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD57 ZFX was last recorded at 206,353 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 9,018 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,335 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,018 miles
Average per year
8,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 206,353 miles
  • 2025 – 197,335 miles
  • 2024 – 193,740 miles
  • 2023 – 187,233 miles
  • 2021 – 178,785 miles
  • 2020 – 172,772 miles
  • 2019 – 164,217 miles
  • 2018 – 161,320 miles
  • 2017 – 157,446 miles
  • 2016 – 152,722 miles
  • 2015 – 134,903 miles
  • 2014 – 126,677 miles
  • 2013 – 114,489 miles
  • 2012 – 101,997 miles
  • 2011 – 87,884 miles
  • 2010 – 72,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail206,353 miles
  • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryEML lamp on
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Central Rear Lower EXHAUST PIPE FROM MIDDLE TO REAR CORRODED BUT NOT LEAKING GASES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower JACKING BLOCK MISSING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail206,353 miles (+9,018)6 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,353 miles
    Test number
    264800027876
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML lamp on
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass197,335 miles (+3,595)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    197,335 miles
    Test number
    506617335125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass193,740 miles (+6,507)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    193,740 miles
    Test number
    326407174923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass187,233 miles (+37)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    187,233 miles
    Test number
    493054463880
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower EXHAUST PIPE FROM MIDDLE TO REAR CORRODED BUT NOT LEAKING GASES
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower JACKING BLOCK MISSING
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail187,196 miles (+8,411)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,196 miles
    Test number
    283506493842
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. EGR VALVE BLANKED OFF AND CABLE TIED BEHIND ENGINE - OBVIOULSY EFFECTING EMISSION RESULTS (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding SUSPECT SEIZED CALIPER (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower EXHAUST PIPE FROM MIDDLE TO REAR CORRODED BUT NOT LEAKING GASES
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower JACKING BLOCK MISSING
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass178,785 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    178,785 miles
    Test number
    382340884053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail178,782 miles (+6,010)2 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,782 miles
    Test number
    152176976905
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside front uppers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass172,772 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    172,772 miles
    Test number
    771983842597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail172,744 miles (+8,527)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,744 miles
    Test number
    366147126677
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass164,217 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    164,217 miles
    Test number
    604471433945
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Fail164,217 miles (+2,897)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,217 miles
    Test number
    216512968048
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass161,320 miles (+3,874)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    161,320 miles
    Test number
    267096988881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass157,446 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    157,446 miles
    Test number
    857980212257
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi as deteriorated (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen cracked at bottom not affecting view of the road
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both also wearing outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger rubber split

  14. Fail157,439 miles (+72)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,439 miles
    Test number
    363276206528
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi as deteriorating (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger rubber snapped
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has small crack on nearside at bottom not affecting drivers view

  15. Fail157,367 miles (+4,645)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,367 miles
    Test number
    738773954856
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi as deteriorating (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger rubber snapped
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has small crack on nearside at bottom not affecting drivers view

  16. Pass152,722 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    152,722 miles
    Test number
    186595637404
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  17. Fail152,721 miles (+17,818)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,721 miles
    Test number
    280813191180
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  18. Pass134,903 miles (+8,226)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    134,903 miles
    Test number
    668069285163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass126,677 miles (+12,188)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    126,677 miles
    Test number
    369218484261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  20. Pass114,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    114,489 miles
    Test number
    117167083239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail114,489 miles (+12,492)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,489 miles
    Test number
    926237683224
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass101,997 miles (+14,113)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    101,997 miles
    Test number
    789501962289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass87,884 miles (+15,492)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    87,884 miles
    Test number
    156924981203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass72,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    72,392 miles
    Test number
    371406650457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD57 ZFX

Does LD57 ZFX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD57 ZFX expired on 28 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD57 ZFX?
The MOT on LD57 ZFX expired on 28 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD57 ZFX done?
LD57 ZFX was recorded at 206,353 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 8,711 miles a year.
Has LD57 ZFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 ZFX has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LD57 ZFX 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 ZFX find?
LD57 ZFX failed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 6 major defects, 3 minor defects and 10 advisories: central rear seat belt not functioning as intended; front windscreen washer not working; nearside front headlamp not working on main beam, and 16 more.

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