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W361 BCF

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

89,831 mi
Last recorded89,831 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW361 BCF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 89,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 88,760 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 88,760 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 87,918 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 87,403 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 87,403 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 86,709 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 86,381 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 84,359 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2019 84,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre starting to deform

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2018 79,082 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge & distorted (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Fraying in edges (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge & distorted (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 79,082 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge & distorted (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Fraying in edges (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge & distorted (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2017 76,506 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edges/tread 3mm

Both rear tyre inner treads lumpy

Front No plate delaminated

Pass 21 May 2016 70,811 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 65,169 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 58,116 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2013 55,860 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 11 May 2013 55,860 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 May 2012 54,491 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 52,804 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 52,794 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 May 2010 51,226 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 50,393 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 50,393 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 May 2008 49,092 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 47,398 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 44,916 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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W361 BCF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W361 BCF, 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 W361 BCF registered?

W361 BCF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W361 BCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W361 BCF shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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