MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,958 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear suspension hub upper rose bush slight play.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Engine oil leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front tyre wearing on edges
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear brake discs slightly corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
dent in nsf wheel rim
tail pipe outer skin corroded +slight blow
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
dent in nsf wheel rim
tail pipe outer skin corroded +slight blow
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front brake pads on wear limit.
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W163 MWF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 W163 MWF, 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 W163 MWF registered?
W163 MWF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 May 2000.
Is W163 MWF safe to buy?
The MOT history for W163 MWF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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