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W378 SNR

2000 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,004 mi
Last recorded171,004 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Tid112,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW378 SNR
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2009 171,004 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

long travel on parking brake

near side door mirror cracked

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight front brake imbalance

slight movement in steering rack mounts

under tray fitted

Pass 2 May 2008 166,766 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

long travel on parking brake

nearside wing mirror cracked

Fail 1 May 2008 166,766 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside wing mirror cracked

Pass 6 Dec 2006 157,053 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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W378 SNR is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 112,772 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 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W378 SNR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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W378 SNR is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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