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W279 OSS

2000 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,275 mi
Last recorded100,275 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2007
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5 SE Auto109,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 OSS
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2007 100,275 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 87,309 miles

Front tyres are wearing unevenly on outer edges, nearside front tyre close to wear limits.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 86,381 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?

Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,861
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 168
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 84
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
Registration plate lamp not working 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
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W279 OSS is a 2000 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-5 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 109,720 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W279 OSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was W279 OSS registered?

W279 OSS is a 2000 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W279 OSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W279 OSS shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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