MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,530 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear tyres have differant speed ratings
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front no plate damaged
oil leak
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?
Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W897 MWE is a 2000 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 2000 Saab 9-5 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 109,720 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W897 MWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-5 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was W897 MWE registered?
W897 MWE is a 2000 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 21 June 2000.
Is W897 MWE safe to buy?
The MOT history for W897 MWE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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