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W288 RHY

2000 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,240 mi
Last recorded150,240 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW288 RHY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 150,240 miles

Offside Front off side front indicator lamp slight cracked

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 145,539 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2014 140,749 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 137,256 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 134,278 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 128,135 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 128,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 123,764 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 118,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 116,040 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 116,032 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 105,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 96,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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W288 RHY is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W288 RHY, 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 W288 RHY registered?

W288 RHY is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 October 2000.

Is W288 RHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W288 RHY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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