MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,680 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear brake discs pitting
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise replaced-nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded
rear brake discs pitting
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise replaced-nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded
rear brake discs pitting
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both park brake cables return springs missing
front registration plate starting to deteriorate
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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W492 RAA is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 W492 RAA, 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 W492 RAA registered?
W492 RAA is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2000.
Is W492 RAA safe to buy?
The MOT history for W492 RAA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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