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W37 LFW

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

164,211 mi
Last recorded164,211 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW37 LFW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 164,211 miles

auto fluid leak

Fail 12 Feb 2014 164,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

auto fluid leak

Pass 25 Feb 2013 146,582 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 146,582 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 136,474 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 136,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 127,652 miles

o/s mirror glass

Fail 8 Feb 2011 127,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s mirror glass

Pass 20 Feb 2010 119,576 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 119,576 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2009 111,107 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 111,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 103,680 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 95,017 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 95,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 86,993 miles

oil leak

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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W37 LFW is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W37 LFW, 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 W37 LFW registered?

W37 LFW is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is W37 LFW safe to buy?

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