MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,999 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel filter corroded
Play in offside front anti roll bar link
Play in offside front wheel bearing
Several oil leaks
Surface corrosion in places
Suspension bushes perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
oil leak
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
advise engine noisey
advise rear tailgate supports weak
advise slight corrosion forming on power steering pipe
advise slight fading on front no plate
advise slight movement in nearside rearupper outer arm bush
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
advise engine noisey
advise rear tailgate supports weak
advise slight corrosion forming on power steering pipe
advise slight fading on front no plate
advise slight movement in nearside rearupper outer arm bush
advise engine rattley.
advise middle exhaust corroded
advise oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise engine rattley.
advise middle exhaust corroded
advise oil leak
advise corrosion forming on rear discs.
advise front no plate slight fading
advise sill covers fitted
advise slight blow from front exhaust and systyem heavily corroded.
advise slight play in nearside rear top wishbone bush
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
advise corrosion forming on rear discs.
advise front no plate slight fading
advise sill covers fitted
advise slight blow from front exhaust and systyem heavily corroded.
advise slight play in nearside rear top wishbone bush
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough on rotation
rear number plate stained
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W185 FKE is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 W185 FKE, 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 W185 FKE registered?
W185 FKE is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.
Is W185 FKE safe to buy?
The MOT history for W185 FKE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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