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W163 MWF

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,958 mi
Last recorded122,958 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW163 MWF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 122,958 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2012 118,511 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 118,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 113,435 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 107,244 miles

dent in nsf wheel rim

tail pipe outer skin corroded +slight blow

Fail 24 Sep 2010 107,244 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 99,383 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 99,383 miles

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.

Pass 21 Jun 2008 85,680 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 79,627 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 73,268 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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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.

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