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W866 SJF

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,462 mi
Last recorded155,462 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW866 SJF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 155,462 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

back box corroded but not blowing

Pass 21 Nov 2011 150,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 147,558 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 147,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 143,343 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 127,289 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2007 111,628 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 100,654 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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W866 SJF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W866 SJF, 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 W866 SJF registered?

W866 SJF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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