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W346 HBW

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

249,678 mi
Last recorded249,678 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW346 HBW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2016 249,678 miles

SLIGHT KNOCKING FROM STEERING

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 234,432 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 13 Jan 2014 221,575 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 205,493 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 193,213 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 183,352 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 167,900 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 154,434 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 139,638 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 123,281 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 113,249 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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W346 HBW is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 W346 HBW, 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 W346 HBW registered?

W346 HBW is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W346 HBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W346 HBW shows 11 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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