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W362 EWX

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

207,122 mi
Last recorded207,122 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW362 EWX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 207,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wish bones corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2012 207,117 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wish bones corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2011 199,602 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 192,052 miles

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

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

centre exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 6 Jul 2009 186,219 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 179,254 miles

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 7 Jul 2008 179,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 11 Jul 2007 175,156 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 163,019 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2005 149,332 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 149,332 miles

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

slight wear in n/s/r top outer trunion bush.

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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W362 EWX is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W362 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.

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What year was W362 EWX registered?

W362 EWX is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 July 2000.

Is W362 EWX safe to buy?

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