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W304 NHB

2000 Saab 9-3 S Tid

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,396 mi
Last recorded167,396 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 S Tid117,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW304 NHB
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Tid
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 167,396 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 167,323 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 149,282 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

plastic over sills fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2007 149,282 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/f inner wheel arch missing

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 23 May 2006 137,381 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 137,381 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Tid?

Based on 460 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
11,429
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19
position lamp(s) not working 16
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
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W304 NHB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 S Tid in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 S Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 117,853 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 S Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W304 NHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 S Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-3 S Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W304 NHB registered?

W304 NHB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 S Tid, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W304 NHB safe to buy?

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