# FV57OUC — SAAB 9-3 MOT History & Vehicle Check

FV57OUC is a Black SAAB 9-3, Diesel (1910cc), first registered 2008-01-18. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for FV57OUC — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | FV57OUC |
| Make | SAAB |
| Model | 9-3 |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 1910cc |
| First registered | 2008-01-18 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Valid
- MOT expiry date: 2027-03-07 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 20
- Passes: 15
- Fails: 5
- Pass rate: 75%
- Total defects recorded: 59

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-04 15:41:11 | PASSED | 173,264 MI | 2027-03-07 00:00:00 |
| 2025-03-08 11:03:20 | PASSED | 160,530 MI | 2026-03-07 00:00:00 |
| 2023-11-23 10:01:52 | PASSED | 158,959 MI | 2024-11-22 00:00:00 |
| 2023-11-23 10:01:51 | FAILED | 158,959 MI | — |
| 2022-10-08 13:22:20 | PASSED | 154,209 MI | 2023-10-07 00:00:00 |
| 2022-10-08 13:22:19 | FAILED | 154,209 MI | — |
| 2021-08-31 10:32:38 | PASSED | 148,969 MI | 2022-08-30 00:00:00 |
| 2020-08-29 09:29:23 | PASSED | 142,817 MI | 2021-08-28 00:00:00 |
| 2020-08-29 09:29:22 | FAILED | 142,817 MI | — |
| 2019-05-21 08:44:52 | PASSED | 127,071 MI | 2020-11-22 00:00:00 |
| 2018-05-23 09:08:06 | PASSED | 118,985 MI | 2019-05-22 00:00:00 |
| 2017-04-08 12:06:25 | PASSED | 104,251 MI | 2018-04-07 00:00:00 |
| 2016-03-09 09:32:41 | PASSED | 94,487 MI | 2017-03-08 00:00:00 |
| 2016-03-02 09:44:11 | FAILED | 94,262 MI | — |
| 2014-12-01 11:50:15 | PASSED | 84,143 MI | 2015-12-13 00:00:00 |
| 2013-11-19 10:43:30 | PASSED | 72,974 MI | 2014-12-13 00:00:00 |
| 2012-12-14 16:31:45 | PASSED | 63,933 MI | 2013-12-13 00:00:00 |
| 2012-12-13 15:02:40 | FAILED | 63,910 MI | — |
| 2011-10-18 08:14:31 | PASSED | 48,877 MI | 2012-10-17 00:00:00 |
| 2011-01-10 11:11:01 | PASSED | 38,706 MI | 2012-01-18 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2026-03-04 15:41:11 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

**2025-03-08 11:03:20 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

**2023-11-23 10:01:51 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

**2022-10-08 13:22:19 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- PRS: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

**2020-08-29 09:29:23 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- ADVISORY: Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi join deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
- MINOR: Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

**2020-08-29 09:29:22 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- PRS: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi join deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- MINOR: Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

**2019-05-21 08:44:52 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

**2018-05-23 09:08:06 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

**2017-04-08 12:06:25 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

**2016-03-09 09:32:41 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- ADVISORY: undertrays fitted
- ADVISORY: fuel filter damp
- ADVISORY: Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

**2016-03-02 09:44:11 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: undertrays fitted
- ADVISORY: fuel filter damp
- ADVISORY: both front tyres wearing badly on edges
- ADVISORY: Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- FAIL: Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

**2014-12-01 11:50:15 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- USER ENTERED: all tyres worn on edges
- USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

**2012-12-13 15:02:40 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for FV57OUC is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/FV57OUC. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.