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W473 RPF

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,401 mi
Last recorded125,401 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW473 RPF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 125,401 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 119,928 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe is corroded, just before it goes over the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 119,927 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe is corroded, just before it goes over the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 111,653 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 111,653 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 105,678 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 14 Jan 2023 105,663 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

EML on (pre 2003

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

TCS light on

Pass 10 Jan 2022 104,633 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 104,633 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 104,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 100,376 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 97,203 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 90,597 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2017 82,172 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 82,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 76,931 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 72,208 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 65,542 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 65,542 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 59,679 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 53,273 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 48,373 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 46,396 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 44,776 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 42,338 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 42,338 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 37,240 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 33,016 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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W473 RPF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W473 RPF, 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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W473 RPF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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