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W116 RMW

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,944 mi
Last recorded108,944 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW116 RMW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 108,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 105,163 miles

both rear tyres,the rubber is cracking between the treads.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 102,100 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 102,096 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 96,951 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 96,951 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 86,904 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 82,220 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 73,741 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING.

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

REAR NO.PLATE SLIGHTLY POOR CONDITION.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 73,741 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING.

REAR NO.PLATE SLIGHTLY POOR CONDITION.

Pass 16 Nov 2006 69,488 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2mm ON OUTER EDGE.

Pass 15 Nov 2005 65,362 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

REAR SILENCER RUSTED/UNWRAPPED OUTER SKIN.NO MAJOR BLOWS BUT VERY NEAR LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST.

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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W116 RMW is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W116 RMW, 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 W116 RMW registered?

W116 RMW is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 May 2000.

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