MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,911 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
all joining sections of exhaust corroded
rear exhaust box outer skin deteriated
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
all joining sections of exhaust corroded
rear exhaust box outer skin deteriated
Oil leak
both rear tyres cupping on inner edges
centre and rear exhaust is deteriorated
Rear box starting to rust (outer skin)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
O/S H/Lamp washer not working
O/S/R tyre starting to "cup"
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
O/S H/Lamp washer not working
O/S/R tyre starting to "cup"
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
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)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm 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 Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm 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 Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
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W229 RVV is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 W229 RVV, 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 W229 RVV registered?
W229 RVV is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 June 2000.
Is W229 RVV safe to buy?
The MOT history for W229 RVV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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