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W617 XGH

2000 Saab 9-5 Aero

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,089 mi
Last recorded124,089 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero108,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW617 XGH
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Aero
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2008 124,089 miles

front brake pads getting low

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Dec 2008 124,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads getting low

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2007 120,017 miles

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

brake warning light is illuminated

Pass 8 Nov 2006 105,718 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Aero?

Based on 703 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
8,559
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 17
position lamp(s) not working 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
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W617 XGH is a 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 108,454 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 Aero fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W617 XGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Aero typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-5 Aero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W617 XGH registered?

W617 XGH is a 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W617 XGH safe to buy?

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