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W357 WRV

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,056 mi
Last recorded78,056 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW357 WRV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 78,056 miles

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

all tyres very low on edges

rear silencer out skin corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2012 78,056 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

all tyres very low on edges

rear silencer out skin corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2011 68,598 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 59,645 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 59,645 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 56,355 miles

o/s and n/s front brake disc worn

o/s and n/s rear brake disc rusty

Pass 6 Dec 2007 53,592 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyre outer sidewalls has slight damage

Fail 3 Dec 2007 53,587 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyre outer sidewalls has slight damage

Pass 24 Jan 2007 47,761 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 41,109 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 41,109 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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W357 WRV is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 W357 WRV, 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 W357 WRV registered?

W357 WRV is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W357 WRV safe to buy?

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