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W304 RPD

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,668 mi
Last recorded145,668 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW304 RPD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 145,668 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

engine emitting some smoke

front and rear number plates deteriorating

offside rear seatbelt buckle damaged

Fail 21 May 2014 145,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside rear seatbelt buckle damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2013 135,455 miles

both no plates deteriorating

some engine smoke

Pass 23 May 2012 124,999 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 31 May 2011 113,981 miles

offside washer jet weak,no. plates deteriorating.

Fail 31 May 2011 113,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside washer jet weak,no. plates deteriorating.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 105,191 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 105,191 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 92,850 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 83,622 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 73,346 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 62,481 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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W304 RPD is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W304 RPD, 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 W304 RPD registered?

W304 RPD is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 June 2000.

Is W304 RPD safe to buy?

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