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C2 PBC

2007 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,091 mi
Last recorded124,091 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp70,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 PBC
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 124,091 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 124,089 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 123,272 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 123,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 122,548 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 122,546 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 121,402 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 121,394 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 115,979 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 113,341 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 113,341 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 107,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 93,346 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 81,164 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 81,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 73,390 miles

slight play in n/s/r suspension arm bush

Fail 18 Apr 2017 73,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise (4.1.E.1)

slight play in n/s/r suspension arm bush

Pass 4 Apr 2016 63,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin OFF-SIDE AND NEAR-SIDE (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin OFF-SIDE AND NEAR-SIDE (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2015
Pass 9 Apr 2015 57,342 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 50,842 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 50,842 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 42,315 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 42,315 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 31,759 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 31,707 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 23,567 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 18,573 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp?

Based on 6,808 MOT tests across 533 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
533
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 166
position lamp(s) not working 115
coil spring broken 110
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 64
Full Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp reliability report

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C2 PBC is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 70,456 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C2 PBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 19 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C2 PBC is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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