MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,096 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust is corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust is corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight oil leak
Exhaust system corroded
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Exhaust system corroded
Slight play in both rear trailing arm bushes
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Slight play in both rear trailing arm bushes
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W147 SMR is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 W147 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 W147 SMR registered?
W147 SMR is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 June 2000.
Is W147 SMR safe to buy?
The MOT history for W147 SMR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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