MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,841 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
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
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
nearside front fog light insecure
nearside rear brake disc getting rusty
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
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
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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
How do I check the history of W281 SNG?
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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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