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W116 MWF

2000 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,263 mi
Last recorded89,263 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5 SE Auto109,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW116 MWF
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 89,263 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 89,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 77,571 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 77,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 63,038 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 55,413 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?

Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,861
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 168
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 84
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
Registration plate lamp not working 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
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W116 MWF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-5 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 109,720 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W116 MWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W116 MWF registered?

W116 MWF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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