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S23 TBO

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,123 mi
Last recorded168,123 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 TBO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 168,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front inner wheel arch covers missing

Fail 30 Apr 2019 168,123 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected inner wheel arch (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front inner wheel arch covers missing

Pass 15 Jan 2018 143,534 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 143,533 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 143,491 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cut in nsf tyre not down to cord

Fail 9 Sep 2014 143,491 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cut in nsf tyre not down to cord

Pass 3 Jul 2013 140,761 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front wipers smearing

Fail 3 Jul 2013 140,759 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

front wipers smearing

Pass 18 Jun 2012 140,340 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 136,099 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 133,231 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 129,003 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 126,566 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 118,523 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 111,279 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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S23 TBO is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S23 TBO, 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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S23 TBO is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 August 2000.

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