MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,470 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Aero?
Based on 703 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W961 VRK is a 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 108,454 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 Aero fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W961 VRK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-5 Aero typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-5 Aero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of W961 VRK?
You can check the full history of W961 VRK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was W961 VRK registered?
W961 VRK is a 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero, first registered on 31 December 2000.
Is W961 VRK safe to buy?
The MOT history for W961 VRK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does W961 VRK have outstanding finance?
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