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W303 XFL

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,162 mi
Last recorded146,162 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW303 XFL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Jan 2011 146,162 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 135,515 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 111,308 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 95,550 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 82,030 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 69,849 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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W303 XFL is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W303 XFL, 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

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What year was W303 XFL registered?

W303 XFL is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W303 XFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W303 XFL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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