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W486 SRH

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,317 mi
Last recorded152,317 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW486 SRH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 152,317 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 143,338 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 143,200 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 140,230 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 140,230 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 138,584 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 138,129 miles

leaking oil badly around sump area.

Pass 10 Apr 2007 137,343 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 135,458 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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W486 SRH is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc 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 W486 SRH, 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 W486 SRH registered?

W486 SRH is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 April 2000.

Is W486 SRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W486 SRH 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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