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W281 SNG

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,841 mi
Last recorded121,841 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 SNG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 121,841 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 121,358 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2011 121,358 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2010 115,614 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

nearside front fog light insecure

nearside rear brake disc getting rusty

Pass 5 May 2009 108,021 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 101,090 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2007 90,170 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear tyres no 3mm

Pass 9 Feb 2006 72,475 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 SNG 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 W281 SNG, 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 SNG registered?

W281 SNG is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W281 SNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W281 SNG 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.

Does W281 SNG have outstanding finance?

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