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W299 SRX

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,403 mi
Last recorded76,403 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW299 SRX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 76,403 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 70,757 miles

n/s headlamp chipped and condensated

Fail 28 Apr 2014 70,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s headlamp chipped and condensated

Pass 24 Apr 2013 64,633 miles

both rear tyres in poor condition

front number plate cracked

Fail 24 Apr 2013 64,633 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres in poor condition

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2012 62,892 miles

engine oil leak/filter leaking

o/s/r tyre perrished

power steering pipe got residue on it

washer bottle cap missing

Fail 13 Apr 2012 62,889 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak/filter leaking

n/s/f wing mirror glass cracked

o/s/r tyre perrished

power steering pipe got residue on it

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 20 Apr 2011 54,373 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 49,502 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 45,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 40,626 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 36,919 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2007 36,919 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 33,266 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 SRX is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W299 SRX, 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 SRX registered?

W299 SRX is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W299 SRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W299 SRX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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