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W389 HJO

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,360 mi
Last recorded168,360 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW389 HJO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 168,360 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 160,288 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 149,517 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 149,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 134,650 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2006 116,355 miles

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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W389 HJO is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W389 HJO, 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 W389 HJO registered?

W389 HJO is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W389 HJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W389 HJO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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