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W771 YKM

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

163,550 mi
Last recorded163,550 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW771 YKM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2013 163,550 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 156,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 149,932 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 142,200 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 133,841 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 125,404 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 117,698 miles

front fog lamp lens cracked

o/s rear tyre wearing on edge

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 14 Mar 2006 104,739 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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W771 YKM 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 W771 YKM, 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 W771 YKM registered?

W771 YKM is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 March 2000.

Is W771 YKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W771 YKM 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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