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W128 RMW

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

272,595 mi
Last recorded272,595 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW128 RMW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 272,595 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion underside

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 268,936 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre under inflated

Offside Front Light unit repaired with tape

Pass 28 Jun 2016 260,769 miles

Accelerator pedal anti slip provision missing

Engine management light indicates a fault

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 251,632 miles

Exhaust system corroded

General corrosion in underside and suspension components

Nearside rear tyre has cuts in the inner sidewall

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2015 251,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust system corroded

General corrosion in underside and suspension components

Nearside rear tyre has cuts in the inner sidewall

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2014 242,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front lower suspension arms corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 263,313 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

front wishbones corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 227,975 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tcs warning light on

Pass 30 Jun 2011 218,183 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

Pass 15 Jun 2010 208,759 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

Pass 15 Jun 2009 200,212 miles

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

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

Pass 25 Jun 2008 190,806 miles

centre and rear silencers rusty.

front and rear number plate backing coming apart.

fuel tank straps rusty.

hand brake cable gaitors split.

n/s/r outer lamp cracked.

pas pipe damp.

rear trailing arm bushes split

Pass 26 Jun 2007 171,120 miles

nearside wiper blade split

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear outter side light in-op

Number plates discoloured

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Rear tyre inner edges slight out of shape

nearside front tyre outter side wall slightly damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2006 144,950 miles

front and rear number plates faded

nearside rear top and lower arm bushes have play

offside rear arm bushes have very slight play

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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W128 RMW is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 W128 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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W128 RMW is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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