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D838 WAN

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,157 mi
Last recorded124,157 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD838 WAN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 124,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 11 Mar 2015 110,072 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes greased

Pass 11 Mar 2014 104,517 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 94,414 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 89,132 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 88,746 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 81,734 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 75,336 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 75,336 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 69,994 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 64,396 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 56,022 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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D838 WAN is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 D838 WAN, 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 D838 WAN registered?

D838 WAN is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 February 2000.

Is D838 WAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D838 WAN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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