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W401 RMR

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,341 mi
Last recorded186,341 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW401 RMR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 186,341 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear seatbelt buckle outer plastic trim missing but working ok

Fail 26 Mar 2013 186,341 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

rear seatbelt buckle outer plastic trim missing but working ok

Pass 7 Mar 2012 171,483 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 10 Mar 2011 151,962 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 151,932 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 130,149 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2010 130,098 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2009 108,424 miles

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

damage to rear seatbelt

front brake discs getting worn

rear brake pads worn to minimun thickness(attention very soon needed)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 86,765 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

damage to offside rear seatbelt

Fail 7 Mar 2008 86,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

damage to offside rear seatbelt

offside rear tyre on legal limit on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2007 67,656 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 47,475 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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W401 RMR is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W401 RMR, 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 W401 RMR registered?

W401 RMR is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 March 2000.

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