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W138 OSA

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,723 mi
Last recorded116,723 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 OSA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 May 2012 116,723 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Apr 2011 103,987 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 87,634 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 76,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 64,020 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 50,405 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 41,655 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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W138 OSA is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 107,425 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W138 OSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W138 OSA registered?

W138 OSA is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W138 OSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W138 OSA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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