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W100 SAB

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

167,859 mi
Last recorded167,859 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW100 SAB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 167,859 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 166,198 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 163,523 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 161,778 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 159,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 156,792 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 155,928 miles

floor pan corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2019 153,745 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 150,075 miles

patches of corrosion

Fail 9 Jul 2018 150,054 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

patches of corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2017 145,968 miles

floor pan corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 142,055 miles

both floor pans corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2015 137,294 miles

both sides floor pans corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2014 132,298 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 132,298 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 126,268 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 120,776 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 114,473 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 108,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 108,711 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 95,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 81,922 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 67,682 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 55,001 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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W100 SAB is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W100 SAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W100 SAB?

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What year was W100 SAB registered?

W100 SAB is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 November 2000.

Is W100 SAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W100 SAB shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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