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W158 EEB

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,471 mi
Last recorded179,471 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW158 EEB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 179,471 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 179,471 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres on 1.6mm

brake pipes corroded

slight blow from front pipe

Pass 29 Apr 2010 169,964 miles

ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Fail 29 Apr 2010 169,964 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Fail 21 Mar 2009 159,182 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 159,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 145,507 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 125,742 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 100,892 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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W158 EEB is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W158 EEB, 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 W158 EEB registered?

W158 EEB is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W158 EEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W158 EEB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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