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W281 RRP

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,477 mi
Last recorded88,477 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 RRP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2013 88,477 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 88,477 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 81,658 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 77,832 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 74,884 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 70,127 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 70,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 66,566 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 62,611 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 57,553 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2005 44,026 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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W281 RRP is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W281 RRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W281 RRP registered?

W281 RRP is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 April 2000.

Is W281 RRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W281 RRP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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