MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,323 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
tyres only passed today all anti roll bar bushes worn
tyres only passed today all anti roll bar bushes worn
handbrake cable gaitors split.
pas pipe damp.
rear silencer very rusty.
rear trailing arm bushes starting to split.
small cut in n/s/r tyre.
wear in both rear top and bottom outer arm bushes .
handbrake cable gaitors split.
rear silencer rusty.
slight wear in both rear top and bottom outer arm bushes.
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear tyres on 3mm
Rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edge
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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W146 SMR 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 W146 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.
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What year was W146 SMR registered?
W146 SMR is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 June 2000.
Is W146 SMR safe to buy?
The MOT history for W146 SMR 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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