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W863 RNU

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,716 mi
Last recorded120,716 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW863 RNU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 120,716 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 111,301 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 106,464 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 106,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 97,803 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

back box corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2010 88,770 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 79,978 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 76,086 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 19 Jan 2007 68,384 miles

auxilary belt cracking

exhaust front flexible coupling showing signs of wear

exhaust tail section showing signs of corrosion on outre cover

front brake pads appear worn

o/s/f wheel slightly buckled on inner edge

slight oil leak on gearbox

some damage to n/s/r bumper

Pass 6 Feb 2006 55,733 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 54,470 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 51,010 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 51,009 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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W863 RNU is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W863 RNU, 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 W863 RNU registered?

W863 RNU is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is W863 RNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W863 RNU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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