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W148 HFC

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,589 mi
Last recorded149,589 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 HFC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 149,589 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2010 142,708 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 136,056 miles

engine oil leaks

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 22 Apr 2008 128,939 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 117,017 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 116,537 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly

Pass 21 Apr 2006 98,535 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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W148 HFC is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W148 HFC, 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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W148 HFC is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 May 2000.

Is W148 HFC safe to buy?

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