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W144 SMR

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,175 mi
Last recorded100,175 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW144 SMR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 100,175 miles

All tyres slightly worn on bot inner and outer edges

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2010 98,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise cracking on n/s/r & o/s/r tyres

advise engine oil leak

Fail 25 May 2010 98,653 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise cracking on n/s/r & o/s/r tyres

advise engine oil leak

Pass 26 May 2009 96,038 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 20 May 2008 93,009 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 89,993 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 84,835 miles

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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W144 SMR is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green 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 W144 SMR, 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 W144 SMR registered?

W144 SMR is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2000.

Is W144 SMR safe to buy?

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