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W971 MWE

2000 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,584 mi
Last recorded88,584 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5 SE Auto109,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW971 MWE
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 88,584 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 80,564 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 80,564 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 73,940 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 73,940 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2007 73,800 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 66,878 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?

Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,861
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 168
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 84
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
Registration plate lamp not working 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
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W971 MWE is a 2000 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-5 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 109,720 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W971 MWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W971 MWE registered?

W971 MWE is a 2000 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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