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W244 COT

2000 Saab 9-5 SE

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,575 mi
Last recorded170,575 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5 SE110,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW244 COT
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 170,575 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 170,555 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 152,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

front no plate cracked

nearside rear tyre side wall perished

offside door mirror glass cracked

slight play in both sides rear hubs

Fail 15 Oct 2007 152,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

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

front no plate cracked

nearside rear tyre side wall perished

offside door mirror glass cracked

slight play in both sides rear hubs

Pass 26 Oct 2006 136,365 miles

Play in nearside rear knuckle joint

Play in offside rear knuckle joint

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2005 118,013 miles

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

offside rear tyre scuffed on sidewall

Fail 5 Sep 2005 118,013 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

offside rear tyre scuffed on sidewall

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?

Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
9,170
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Direction indicator incorrect colour 74
position lamp(s) not working 72
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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W244 COT is a 2000 Saab 9-5 SE in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 110,101 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W244 COT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W244 COT registered?

W244 COT is a 2000 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W244 COT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W244 COT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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