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W154 WEU

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

228,281 mi
Last recorded228,281 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW154 WEU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 228,281 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 219,770 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 219,770 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 209,873 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 197,879 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 186,796 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 184,766 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 166,876 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 145,450 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 145,439 miles

Centre Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 119,552 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 119,505 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 105,417 miles

front pads worn low

rear arm bushes split

rear pads worn low

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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W154 WEU is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W154 WEU, 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 W154 WEU registered?

W154 WEU is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 March 2000.

Is W154 WEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W154 WEU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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