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W307 FOW

2000 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,386 mi
Last recorded171,386 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW307 FOW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2009 171,386 miles

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

bothside rear outer brake hoses slightly deteriorated

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 13 Feb 2009 171,386 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bothside rear outer brake hoses slightly deteriorated

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 14 Feb 2008 163,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2007 154,257 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2006 145,380 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 145,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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W307 FOW is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W307 FOW, 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 W307 FOW registered?

W307 FOW is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is W307 FOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W307 FOW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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