MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,399 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear slight play from upper and lower rose joints
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear slight play from upper and lower rose joints
both rear tyres unevenly worn
rear exhaust mounts corroded
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear slight play from upper and lower rose joints
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear slight play from upper and lower rose joints
both rear tyres unevenly worn
rear exhaust mounts corroded
Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres worn unevenly
slight play in nearside rear top rose joint
slight play in offside rear bottom rose joint
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres worn unevenly
slight play in nearside rear top rose joint
slight play in offside rear bottom rose joint
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
slight oil leak from power steering pipe area
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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W132 STA is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W132 STA, 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 W132 STA registered?
W132 STA is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2000.
Is W132 STA safe to buy?
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