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W284 SNG

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,110 mi
Last recorded142,110 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW284 SNG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 142,110 miles

oil leak

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Jun 2014 134,170 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2013 125,884 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 117,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2011 108,568 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 104,651 miles

front ex mount bolt missing

hand brake grabbing o/s

no plates fitted over old plates

o/s/r n/s/r top swivels play

oil leaks

rear brake pads low

Fail 9 Jul 2010 104,650 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front ex mount bolt missing

hand brake grabbing o/s

no plates fitted over old plates

o/s/r n/s/r top swivels play

oil leaks

rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Jul 2009 90,091 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 90,091 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 80,947 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 75,439 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 75,439 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 68,673 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jul 2005 63,230 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear pads 85% worn

Pass 7 Jul 2005 63,230 miles

rear pads 85% worn

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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W284 SNG is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W284 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.

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What year was W284 SNG registered?

W284 SNG is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is W284 SNG safe to buy?

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