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W168 SMR

2000 Saab 95

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,666 mi
Last recorded87,666 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2006
Typical for 2000 Saab 9595,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 SMR
MakeSaab
Model95
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2006 87,666 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 87,666 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear wiper torn damage front n/o/plate tyre pressures low

Pass 25 Oct 2005 75,363 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 75,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

damage to front number plate

n/s/r tyre has small cut on inner sidewall

o/s/f tyre wearing low and on edges

oil leak

How Reliable is the Saab 95?

Based on 2,807 MOT tests across 531 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
6,703
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
531
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
position lamp(s) not working 49
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
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W168 SMR is a 2000 Saab 95 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Saab 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 95,540 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 95 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W168 SMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 95 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W168 SMR registered?

W168 SMR is a 2000 Saab 95, first registered on 13 July 2000.

Is W168 SMR safe to buy?

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