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W343 RSX

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,722 mi
Last recorded107,722 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW343 RSX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 107,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 103,206 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 103,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 91,941 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 84,001 miles

unable to properly inspect sills due to plastic sideskirts

Pass 2 Jun 2017 80,433 miles

All flexible brake hose ferules heavily corroded

Both front lower suspension wishbones heavily corroded.

Fail 1 Jun 2017 80,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

All flexible brake hose ferules heavily corroded

Both front lower suspension wishbones heavily corroded.

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 30 May 2016 76,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 73,091 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 70,977 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 70,977 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 69,339 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 69,339 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 66,513 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 66,513 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 63,292 miles

Offside front driveshaft inner boot torn and leaking grease.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 56,996 miles

rear silencer corroded.

Fail 7 Jun 2010 56,996 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear silencer corroded.

rear wiper rubber split.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 51,752 miles

rear silencer heavily corroded.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 45,738 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 37,909 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 33,500 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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W343 RSX is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W343 RSX, 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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W343 RSX is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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