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W898 MWE

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,445 mi
Last recorded85,445 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW898 MWE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 85,445 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 85,445 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

near side front tyre bald on edges

off side front tyre bald on edges

Pass 22 Apr 2009 76,584 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 64,917 miles

Both front dip beam bulbs yellow in colour

O.s front headlamp glass stone chipped,slight condensation

Pass 13 Apr 2007 51,937 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 41,666 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 41,640 miles

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)

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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W898 MWE is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W898 MWE, 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 W898 MWE registered?

W898 MWE is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 June 2000.

Is W898 MWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W898 MWE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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