2007 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · LC57 VTV
2007 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 194,065 miles. MOT expired on 11 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,065 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC57 VTV Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2025
- 194,065 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC57 VTV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Saab 9-3 (LC57 VTV) between February 2011 and May 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play End of column, joins rack. (2.2.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
LC57 VTV Mileage History
- 11/02/201141,966 mi
- 12/02/201141,967 mi+1 mi
- 30/01/201260,654 mi+18,687 mi
- 29/01/201378,709 mi+18,055 mi
- 19/02/201493,612 mi+14,903 mi
- 13/02/201597,722 mi+4,110 mi
- 19/01/2016104,004 mi+6,282 mi
- 20/01/2017107,543 mi+3,539 mi
- 14/02/2018109,710 mi+2,167 mi
- 11/02/2019111,487 mi+1,777 mi
- 11/02/2019111,489 mi+2 mi
- 17/02/2020126,834 mi+15,345 mi
- 15/02/2021155,552 mi+28,718 mi
- 30/03/2022180,572 mi+25,020 mi
- 30/03/2022180,572 mi
- 30/03/2023185,966 mi+5,394 mi
- 17/04/2023185,988 mi+22 mi
- 10/05/2024190,686 mi+4,698 mi
- 13/05/2025194,058 mi+3,372 mi
- 13/05/2025194,065 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 10,673 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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