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W299 HNV

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,919 mi
Last recorded155,919 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2009
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW299 HNV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2009 155,919 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 155,909 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 154,518 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 153,404 miles

corrosion to rear flexi ferrules

oil leak

rear pads worn

Pass 18 Aug 2006 152,099 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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W299 HNV is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W299 HNV, 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 W299 HNV registered?

W299 HNV is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W299 HNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W299 HNV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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