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W842 NWE

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,043 mi
Last recorded79,043 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW842 NWE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 79,043 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 79,043 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 78,078 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 76,273 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 69,283 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules pair (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 64,241 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 59,211 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 54,515 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,394 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 43,865 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 38,234 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 38,234 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 30,805 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 20,606 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 12,979 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 12,979 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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W842 NWE is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 W842 NWE, 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 W842 NWE registered?

W842 NWE is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 August 2000.

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