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W149 CTW

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,887 mi
Last recorded134,887 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW149 CTW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 134,887 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 131,951 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 131,950 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 123,274 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2011 123,257 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 123,256 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 118,253 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 118,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 109,694 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 109,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 104,857 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 104,857 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 97,663 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 91,397 miles

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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W149 CTW is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W149 CTW, 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 W149 CTW registered?

W149 CTW is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 May 2000.

Is W149 CTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W149 CTW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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