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W942 XCE

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

175,630 mi
Last recorded175,630 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW942 XCE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 175,630 miles

Child seat fitted to near side rear not allowing full inspection of adault belt.

Exhaust corroded, in poor condition and leaking at rear.

Front number plate damaged and deteriorating.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Near side fog light insecure and damaged, off side fog light lens broken.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Off side front and both rear indicator/hazard light

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wiper blade rubber incomplete.

Tail gate support struts fail to operate.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 166,968 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2012 166,968 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 May 2011 148,988 miles

high level stop light is not working-it may not be wired up!

some damage to front number plate

Pass 27 May 2010 137,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 133,395 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 127,504 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 120,084 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 111,126 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 97,076 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 XCE is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XCE, 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 XCE registered?

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

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