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W271 BOJ

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

153,328 mi
Last recorded153,328 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW271 BOJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 153,328 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 152,889 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 152,072 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 25 Jan 2017 152,072 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 145,422 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 133,986 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 125,082 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 114,968 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 107,992 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on floors

Pass 6 Jan 2011 101,214 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 94,271 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 81,590 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 61,985 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 48,090 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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W271 BOJ is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 W271 BOJ, 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 W271 BOJ registered?

W271 BOJ is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W271 BOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W271 BOJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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