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W235 SMO

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,076 mi
Last recorded119,076 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW235 SMO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2009 119,076 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 108,689 miles

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)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 93,232 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 76,933 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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W235 SMO is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green 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 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 W235 SMO, 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 W235 SMO registered?

W235 SMO is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W235 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W235 SMO 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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