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W352 RSX

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

89,185 mi
Last recorded89,185 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW352 RSX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 89,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear floor corroded

vehicle corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2022 89,185 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear floor corroded

vehicle corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2021 88,956 miles

nearside rear shocker bottom bush worn

offside and nearside rear upper arm outer bushes play

Pass 6 Aug 2020 88,631 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 88,166 miles

offside and nearside rear upper outer bushes slight play

Pass 13 Aug 2018 87,542 miles

offside and nearside rear upper outer arm bushes slight play

Pass 14 Aug 2017 85,514 miles

offside and nearside rear upper outer bushes slight play

Pass 18 Aug 2016 84,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust front pipe corroded

nearside floor corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 82,336 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 80,074 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 78,624 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 78,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 76,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 76,347 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 74,633 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 72,987 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 70,676 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 67,178 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 64,117 miles

off side wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2006 58,681 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 58,681 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brakes out of balance (20%) †front brake discs scored & pitted

Pass 16 Aug 2005 54,514 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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W352 RSX is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W352 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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What year was W352 RSX registered?

W352 RSX is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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