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W191 WFM

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

61,870 mi
Last recorded61,870 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW191 WFM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 61,870 miles

Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED OUTER SKIN

Pass 16 Aug 2025 60,323 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 60,315 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 55,405 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 55,053 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 53,710 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also all around edges cracked (5.2.3 (e))

back box corrded outer skin

Fail 22 Apr 2022 53,652 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim too high o/s n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also all around edges cracked (5.2.3 (e))

back box corrded outer skin

Pass 23 Apr 2021 47,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 46,154 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 45,389 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2017 44,419 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 43,582 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 42,708 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 42,708 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2014 40,744 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 39,802 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

power steering fluid visable under vehicle

Pass 25 May 2013 39,802 miles

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

power steering fluid visable under vehicle

Pass 28 May 2012 38,314 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 36,654 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 36,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 34,838 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 33,203 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 30,792 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 27,997 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 25,208 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 25,208 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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W191 WFM is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W191 WFM, 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 W191 WFM registered?

W191 WFM is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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