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W344 EWU

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,549 mi
Last recorded117,549 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW344 EWU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2019 117,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 108,449 miles

Central handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 12 Jul 2017 100,715 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jul 2016 96,244 miles

Oil leak ()

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jul 2015 85,288 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2014 77,789 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 71,492 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 66,116 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 59,115 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 51,762 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 45,910 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 42,371 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 37,904 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 33,629 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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W344 EWU is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 W344 EWU, 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 W344 EWU registered?

W344 EWU is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 July 2000.

Is W344 EWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W344 EWU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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