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W129 MWF

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,217 mi
Last recorded108,217 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 MWF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 108,217 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 102,064 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing low on outer edge

Pass 15 Nov 2008 97,012 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 89,596 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 89,562 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 79,361 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 69,655 miles

accident repair work carried out to rear of vehicle. o/s wiper worn. n/s/r brake pads worn low. † †

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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W129 MWF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W129 MWF, 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 W129 MWF registered?

W129 MWF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W129 MWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W129 MWF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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