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W358 ACW

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,802 mi
Last recorded135,802 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW358 ACW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 135,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

advise rear lap belt stalk outer casing missing but still functioning

Fail 9 Feb 2015 135,802 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

advise rear lap belt stalk outer casing missing but still functioning

Pass 6 Mar 2014 132,636 miles

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

advise front wishbones slightly corroded

advise lap belt stalk has outer casing missing but still functioning correctly

Fail 5 Mar 2014 132,636 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise front wishbones slightly corroded

advise lap belt stalk has outer casing missing but still functioning correctly

Fail 4 Mar 2013 128,685 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 128,685 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 125,510 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 125,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 111,901 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 111,901 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 99,232 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 99,223 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 75,563 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 75,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2007 66,286 miles

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

nearside mirror damaged

rear offside brake disc worn

rear offside brake pads worn

Pass 16 Mar 2007 66,286 miles

nearside mirror damaged

rear offside brake disc worn

rear offside brake pads worn

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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W358 ACW is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W358 ACW, 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 W358 ACW registered?

W358 ACW is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is W358 ACW safe to buy?

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