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W301 RSG

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,069 mi
Last recorded164,069 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW301 RSG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 164,069 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded not holed

Offside sill corroded not holed

engine oil leek

smoke from exhaust

subframes corroded under body corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2026 164,069 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear sill corroded not holed

Offside sill corroded not holed

engine oil leek

rear brake pads close to legal limit

smoke from exhaust

subframes corroded under body corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2025 159,121 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 155,082 miles

Rear brakes corroded but not excessive

Pass 3 May 2023 150,284 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 145,418 miles

low effort on o/s/r handbrake

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

oil leak around engine area

play in rear anti roll bar d bushes

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

suspension parts corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2022 145,417 miles

Position lamp not working o/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating fronts (1.2.1 (e))

low effort on o/s/r handbrake

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

oil leak around engine area

play in rear anti roll bar d bushes

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

suspension parts corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2021 139,922 miles

oil around sump area

play in o/s/r n/s/r hub bushes

suspension parts rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2020 135,349 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 132,502 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 128,618 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 123,856 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 120,195 miles

slight oil leak around engine

Pass 29 Apr 2015 118,506 miles

slight oil leak around engine area

Fail 28 Apr 2015 118,506 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak around engine area

Pass 30 Apr 2014 116,112 miles

rear discs slighty scored

slight exhaust blow at centre section

slight oil leak around engine

slight play in n/s/r hub bush

Pass 2 May 2013 112,862 miles

Slight Exhaust Blow At Center Section

Slight Oil Leak Around Engine

Pass 2 May 2012 108,006 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 101,906 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 101,906 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 95,404 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 95,404 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 90,562 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 83,653 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 83,643 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 76,092 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 66,235 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 55,192 miles

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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W301 RSG is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W301 RSG, 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 W301 RSG registered?

W301 RSG is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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