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W389 SCF

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,023 mi
Last recorded88,023 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW389 SCF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 88,023 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

TCS Warining lamp on.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 86,195 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 86,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 79,466 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 72,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bulb in centre brake light inoperative

nearside wiper blade poor

Pass 22 Sep 2008 66,342 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2008 66,310 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2007 59,845 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 54,233 miles

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

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 SCF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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.

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What year was W389 SCF registered?

W389 SCF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W389 SCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W389 SCF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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