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W853 RNU

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

76,207 mi
Last recorded76,207 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW853 RNU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 76,207 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 75,761 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 74,861 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 74,847 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 73,576 miles

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened strutt (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 72,692 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 72,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 72,094 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 70,601 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 68,637 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 67,214 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides heavily corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear pipes and unions (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 64,389 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 64,389 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears in clips (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 61,140 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 57,663 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 57,663 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 54,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 54,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 50,595 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 50,593 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 47,665 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 44,149 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 41,141 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 37,563 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 37,563 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 32,223 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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W853 RNU is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 W853 RNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W853 RNU registered?

W853 RNU is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W853 RNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W853 RNU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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