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W257 TJH

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,990 mi
Last recorded51,990 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 TJH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 51,990 miles

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

rear exhaust has corrosion but still supported

Pass 15 Mar 2011 44,717 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2010 42,221 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer tread area

Pass 19 Mar 2009 39,308 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 37,014 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 34,379 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 34,379 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 31,832 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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W257 TJH is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red 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 W257 TJH, 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 W257 TJH registered?

W257 TJH is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 April 2000.

Is W257 TJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W257 TJH 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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