CarVerify

Free Car Check

W908 MWE

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,590 mi
Last recorded126,590 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW908 MWE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 126,590 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 108,333 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nail in drivers front tyre

Slight damage to drivers rear wheel

Fail 17 Jun 2016 108,333 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nail in drivers front tyre

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight damage to drivers rear wheel

Pass 19 Jun 2015 99,082 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer baffles loose

Rear exhaust silencer mounting broken. Exhaust system secur at time of test.

Unable to fully inspect nearside outer sill due to plastic cover fitted

Unable to fully inspect offside outer sill due to plastic cover fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2014 94,541 miles

1 x Exhaust rear silncer mounting bracket missing. System secure at time of test.

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable to fully inspect nearside outer sill due to plastic cover fitted

Unable to fully inspect offside outer sill due to plastic cover fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2013 89,944 miles

1 x Rear exhaust silencer mounting broken system secure at time of test

Pass 19 Jun 2012 85,998 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 80,981 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 74,863 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Jun 2009 62,822 miles

All four brake discs worn

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 65,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 65,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 60,112 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 54,024 miles

o/s/r tyre has a flint & nail present to tread area, slightly underinflated.

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W908 MWE is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W908 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W908 MWE?

You can check the full history of W908 MWE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W908 MWE registered?

W908 MWE is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 June 2000.

Is W908 MWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W908 MWE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W908 MWE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W908 MWE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.