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W118 RCU

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,257 mi
Last recorded64,257 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW118 RCU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 64,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres cracking and perishing

Fail 28 Oct 2020 64,257 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 20 Aug 2019 64,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 64,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 64,245 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 64,238 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 64,231 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 63,773 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 61,841 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 59,136 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 55,103 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 49,803 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 49,803 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 May 2009 44,255 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 38,130 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 32,233 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 32,233 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 26,654 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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W118 RCU is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W118 RCU, 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

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What year was W118 RCU registered?

W118 RCU is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2000.

Is W118 RCU safe to buy?

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