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EC02 EBC

2007 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,957 mi
Last recorded95,957 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto82,868 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEC02 EBC
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2020 95,957 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 81,268 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 81,268 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 77,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 77,977 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 59,432 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 59,321 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 39,983 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 39,799 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front has a cut deep cut on inner side wall but does not expose cords

Pass 12 Aug 2014 36,135 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 32,360 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 32,360 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2012 27,880 miles

both rear tyres have cracked treadwear

Pass 20 Jun 2011 22,548 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 16,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto?

Based on 3,664 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
6,544
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
coil spring broken 96
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
position lamp(s) not working 56
coil spring incomplete 40
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EC02 EBC is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2007 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 82,868 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 Aero 210 Bhp Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EC02 EBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 19 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EC02 EBC is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto, first registered on 21 August 2007.

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