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W366 SCF

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

176,241 mi
Last recorded176,241 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW366 SCF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 176,241 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

water and oil leak from head tank

Pass 2 Oct 2014 172,248 miles

rear tyres starting to split.

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 172,248 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres starting to split.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 167,864 miles

OIL LEAK REAR BRAKEPIPES RUSTING.

Pass 15 Nov 2012 161,540 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 151,655 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing starting to corrode

Fail 15 Nov 2011 151,613 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rear exhaust box outer casing starting to corrode

Pass 15 Dec 2010 146,569 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 146,569 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 134,214 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 118,148 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 102,357 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 102,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 89,055 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 71,073 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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W366 SCF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W366 SCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W366 SCF?

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What year was W366 SCF registered?

W366 SCF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W366 SCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W366 SCF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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