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W491 CPU

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,436 mi
Last recorded146,436 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 CPU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 146,436 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 143,009 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 139,164 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 134,602 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 127,164 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 127,162 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 121,716 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 117,371 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 117,370 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 109,552 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 109,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2018 104,553 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 100,017 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 94,992 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 88,992 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 83,310 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 76,257 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Mar 2012 72,171 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 67,833 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 64,537 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 62,600 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 61,019 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 58,252 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 55,029 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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W491 CPU is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W491 CPU, 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 W491 CPU registered?

W491 CPU is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W491 CPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W491 CPU shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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