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W356 GSS

2000 Saab 9-5 SE

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,356 mi
Last recorded105,356 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2008
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5 SE110,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW356 GSS
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2008 105,356 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 85,173 miles

Engine has slight oil leak.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Main exhaust heat shield insecure.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 80,035 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 80,035 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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W356 GSS is a 2000 Saab 9-5 SE in Blue 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 W356 GSS, 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 W356 GSS registered?

W356 GSS is a 2000 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W356 GSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W356 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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