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W32 MWF

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,978 mi
Last recorded169,978 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW32 MWF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 169,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both nearside & offside rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

centre rear seat belt stalk outer casing dammaged / nearside rear outer casing missing

some deep cuts to both front tyres

surface scratches & damage to windscreen

Fail 6 Apr 2011 169,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both nearside & offside rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

centre rear seat belt stalk outer casing dammaged / nearside rear outer casing missing

some deep cuts to both front tyres

surface scratches & damage to windscreen

Pass 19 May 2010 164,874 miles

Both headlights fitted with temporarily beam image masking kits. Please note that these headlights should be replaced if vehicle is staying in the UK

Fail 18 May 2010 164,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 154,513 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 141,883 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 132,472 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 132,472 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 119,635 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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W32 MWF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W32 MWF, 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 W32 MWF registered?

W32 MWF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W32 MWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W32 MWF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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