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W359 RSX

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,023 mi
Last recorded99,023 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW359 RSX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 99,023 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 99,023 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 94,378 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both tyres wearing/losing shape inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded/delaminated

Fail 3 Feb 2020 94,378 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both tyres wearing/losing shape inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded/delaminated

Pass 11 Feb 2019 91,587 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded and weak

Pass 25 Jan 2018 88,464 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 85,738 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 85,738 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 82,664 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 78,885 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 75,227 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 75,227 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 70,806 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 65,218 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 65,218 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 61,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 57,619 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 53,043 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 48,959 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 43,506 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 37,359 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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W359 RSX is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W359 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 W359 RSX registered?

W359 RSX is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 August 2000.

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