MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,541 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
eml light on
rear exhaust deteriorated
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
eml light on
rear exhaust deteriorated
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust box outer cover corroded
slight play rear offside+nearside suspension bushes
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
rear exhaust box outer cover corroded
slight play rear offside+nearside suspension bushes
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
r/o/s +r/n/s suspension top bushes slight play
rear tail box outer cover corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
r/o/s +r/n/s suspension top bushes slight play
r/o/s tyre inner edge worn (close to legal limit)
rear tail box outer cover corroded
both rear suspension top bushes slight play
f/n/s anti-roll bar link slight play
f/n/s inner wheel rim slight damage
rear exhaust box outer cover corroded
rear wiper split
oil leak
rear suspension slight play bushes
rear tail box outer cover corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
oil leak
rear suspension slight play bushes
rear tail box outer cover corroded
both front indicators slightly faded (bulbs)
both number plates slightly defaced
oil leak
r/n/s tyre inner edge worn
f/o/s brake pads worn †front number plate slightly defaced
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W898 SMW is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 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 SMW, 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 SMW registered?
W898 SMW is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 August 2000.
Is W898 SMW safe to buy?
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