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W108 CJW

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

181,373 mi
Last recorded181,373 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW108 CJW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2016 181,373 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor by drainage hole (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor by drainage hole (5.2.6)

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

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors in several places (5.2.6)

front and rear inner flitches slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2015 175,705 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 170,229 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 170,229 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil level is on minimum

nearside rear tyre has a screw in tread repairable

offside front tyre tread is low 2.00mm

Pass 22 Aug 2013 164,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 164,799 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 157,407 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

nearside front fog light assembly missing

offside front headlight glass damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2012 157,407 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

nearside front fog light assembly missing

offside front headlight glass damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2011 147,418 miles

rear brake pads low.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 137,568 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 130,064 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 120,506 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 107,029 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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W108 CJW is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W108 CJW, 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 W108 CJW registered?

W108 CJW is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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