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W477 SFJ

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,579 mi
Last recorded103,579 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW477 SFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 103,579 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

offside front tyre cut in tread

power steering weak at Idle speed

Fail 7 Feb 2011 103,579 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside front tyre cut in tread

power steering weak at Idle speed

Pass 8 Feb 2010 90,020 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre rear seat belt slightly slow to recoil

Pass 12 Feb 2009 83,705 miles

nearside rear tyre worn down to 2mm on outer edge

slight play in nearside rear outer lower trailing arm bush

Pass 11 Feb 2008 76,286 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 7 Feb 2007 65,272 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 58,847 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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W477 SFJ is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W477 SFJ, 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 W477 SFJ registered?

W477 SFJ is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W477 SFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W477 SFJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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