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W236 RVV

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

174,960 mi
Last recorded174,960 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW236 RVV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 174,960 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 174,945 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

3rd brake light disconnected

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 163,570 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 151,622 miles

centre brake light wireing disconnected

n/s/r suspension bushes have slight play

Pass 22 Sep 2009 139,063 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 127,856 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 104,558 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 95,238 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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W236 RVV is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W236 RVV, 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 W236 RVV registered?

W236 RVV is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 May 2000.

Is W236 RVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W236 RVV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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