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W349 GSS

2000 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,973 mi
Last recorded96,973 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5 SE Auto109,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW349 GSS
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 96,973 miles

engine mounting bracket crackd

Pass 6 Apr 2007 82,804 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 82,676 miles

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 74,906 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?

Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,861
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 168
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 84
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
Registration plate lamp not working 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
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W349 GSS is a 2000 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-5 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 109,720 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W349 GSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was W349 GSS registered?

W349 GSS is a 2000 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W349 GSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W349 GSS 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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