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W858 PRF

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

179,796 mi
Last recorded179,796 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW858 PRF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 179,796 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2013 179,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 174,218 miles

engine management light on constant

Pass 17 Jun 2011 159,880 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 147,916 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 147,876 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 140,131 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 136,135 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 128,849 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 123,108 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 117,223 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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W858 PRF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W858 PRF, 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 W858 PRF registered?

W858 PRF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is W858 PRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W858 PRF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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