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W342 RFS

2000 Saab 9-5 SE

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,720 mi
Last recorded71,720 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2007
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5 SE110,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW342 RFS
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2007 71,720 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 57,677 miles

corrosion to rear brake hose ferruels

some uneven wear to n/s/r tyre

Fail 25 Aug 2006 57,241 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

some corrosion to rear brake hose ferruels

some uneven wear to n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2005 47,305 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?

Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
9,170
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Direction indicator incorrect colour 74
position lamp(s) not working 72
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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W342 RFS is a 2000 Saab 9-5 SE in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 110,101 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W342 RFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W342 RFS registered?

W342 RFS is a 2000 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 10 May 2000.

Is W342 RFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W342 RFS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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