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W262 XGG

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,777 mi
Last recorded101,777 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW262 XGG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 101,777 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2010 98,991 miles

front lower arms corroded

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2009 93,416 miles

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

lower suspension arms corroding

Pass 3 Apr 2008 89,401 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inside edge and also perished on inside edge

Pass 6 Feb 2007 84,660 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 84,640 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 84,640 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 74,398 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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W262 XGG is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc 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 W262 XGG, 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 W262 XGG registered?

W262 XGG is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 April 2000.

Is W262 XGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W262 XGG 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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