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W263 RPF

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,035 mi
Last recorded137,035 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW263 RPF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 137,035 miles

n/side rear tyre bald on inner edge and close to cord

Pass 9 Aug 2013 127,938 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 119,555 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 119,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 May 2011 110,281 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 103,762 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 99,555 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 96,142 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 93,613 miles

n/s/ front mirror cracked o/s/front h/lamp has a hole in it front number plate faded

Fail 4 Jul 2006 81,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 81,806 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 65,180 miles

F REGISTRATION PLATE CRACKED

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

o/s door mirror cracked

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

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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W263 RPF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W263 RPF, 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 W263 RPF registered?

W263 RPF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W263 RPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W263 RPF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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