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W942 MWE

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,407 mi
Last recorded73,407 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW942 MWE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 73,407 miles

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

Rear Silencer outer skin deteriorated.

Pass 4 Feb 2021 70,242 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 70,242 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 68,464 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 64,975 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 61,125 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 57,489 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 56,436 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 54,639 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2014 54,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

osf tyre outer wall has cracks

Pass 17 Apr 2013 53,189 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 50,563 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 47,726 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 47,726 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 44,867 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 41,539 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 May 2008 39,355 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack on outer walls. due to age .No cords showing.

Pass 22 May 2007 37,447 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 35,007 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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W942 MWE is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W942 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 W942 MWE registered?

W942 MWE is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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