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W197 GBV

2000 Saab 95

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,131 mi
Last recorded107,131 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 2000 Saab 9595,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 GBV
MakeSaab
Model95
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2008 107,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 96,734 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 84,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 73,785 miles

front brake balance on limit

How Reliable is the Saab 95?

Based on 2,807 MOT tests across 531 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
6,703
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
531
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
position lamp(s) not working 49
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
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W197 GBV is a 2000 Saab 95 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2000 Saab 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 95,540 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 95 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W197 GBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 95 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W197 GBV registered?

W197 GBV is a 2000 Saab 95, first registered on 5 June 2000.

Is W197 GBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W197 GBV shows 4 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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