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W399 RNC

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

117,855 mi
Last recorded117,855 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW399 RNC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 117,855 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 112,546 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Dec 2012 112,546 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 108,432 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyre walls showing some cracking

Pass 11 Nov 2011 108,432 miles

tyre walls showing some cracking

Pass 28 Jun 2010 108,111 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 108,111 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 106,768 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 103,491 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 103,491 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 96,100 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 96,100 miles

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

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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W399 RNC is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W399 RNC, 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 W399 RNC registered?

W399 RNC is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 May 2000.

Is W399 RNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W399 RNC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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