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W358 EWX

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,617 mi
Last recorded140,617 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW358 EWX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 140,617 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 119,714 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 May 2014 119,714 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 109,706 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 109,706 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 93,220 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 93,220 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 87,990 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 87,988 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 83,546 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 73,398 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 63,219 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 52,128 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 49,357 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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W358 EWX 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 71.4%.

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 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 EWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W358 EWX registered?

W358 EWX is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 June 2000.

Is W358 EWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W358 EWX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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