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W961 VRK

2000 Saab 9-5 Aero

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,470 mi
Last recorded142,470 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero108,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW961 VRK
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Aero
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 142,470 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 133,477 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 133,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 111,585 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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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W961 VRK 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 W961 VRK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W961 VRK registered?

W961 VRK is a 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W961 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W961 VRK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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