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W253 XGG

2000 Saab 9-5 SE

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,078 mi
Last recorded124,078 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5 SE110,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW253 XGG
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 124,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 113,254 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 195,399 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2009 105,392 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 98,751 miles

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

slght play in both rear axle bushes

Pass 27 Dec 2007 93,016 miles

Engine cover insecure at front underneath

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

Fail 27 Dec 2007 93,016 miles

Engine cover insecure at front underneath

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 87,838 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 78,585 miles

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

advice on further look at o/s/r outter seat belt catch

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?

Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
9,170
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Direction indicator incorrect colour 74
position lamp(s) not working 72
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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W253 XGG is a 2000 Saab 9-5 SE in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 110,101 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W253 XGG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W253 XGG registered?

W253 XGG is a 2000 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W253 XGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W253 XGG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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