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W905 PRF

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,254 mi
Last recorded138,254 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW905 PRF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 138,254 miles

Rear exhaust corroded.

body has corrosion.

handbrake travel getting.

Fail 9 Oct 2025 138,234 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect the kick goes to the wrong way. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust corroded.

body has corrosion.

handbrake travel getting.

Pass 30 Sep 2024 131,800 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 126,599 miles

Rear exhaust badly corroded.

Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn butterfly bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded close to limit (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 126,583 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn butterfly bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn butterfly bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded close to limit (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust badly corroded.

Pass 8 Sep 2022 114,112 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 111,698 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 107,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 101,548 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 97,282 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 95,144 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 95,015 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 94,380 miles

advise.. exhaust system badly corroded but serviceable and not blowing

Pass 21 Jul 2014 93,496 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 91,366 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 90,585 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 88,325 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 88,325 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 87,528 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 79,581 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 72,124 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 70,062 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 65,989 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 64,020 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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W905 PRF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W905 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.

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What year was W905 PRF registered?

W905 PRF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 June 2000.

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