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W494 SRH

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,346 mi
Last recorded133,346 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW494 SRH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 133,346 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 133,346 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 131,237 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 128,302 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 126,768 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 125,296 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 124,151 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 123,371 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 121,466 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 119,061 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 110,201 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake arm has no retern spring

Fail 6 May 2008 110,199 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hand brake arm has no retern spring

Pass 11 May 2007 103,507 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 103,507 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 May 2006 92,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W494 SRH is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W494 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 W494 SRH registered?

W494 SRH is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W494 SRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W494 SRH shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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