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W488 JNF

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,383 mi
Last recorded90,383 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 JNF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2013 90,383 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 81,347 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 75,771 miles

brake pipes corroded

chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Feb 2010 71,873 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 67,480 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 62,560 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 57,521 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 51,507 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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W488 JNF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W488 JNF, 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 W488 JNF registered?

W488 JNF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W488 JNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W488 JNF shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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