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W103 KDA

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

124,324 mi
Last recorded124,324 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW103 KDA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 124,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR upper suspesion arm outer bushes slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 116,686 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre/ on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres perished

Fail 18 May 2017 116,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre/ on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres perished

Pass 4 Feb 2016 110,547 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 107,163 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 103,810 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight movement in both rear upper suspension arm bushes

Pass 8 Feb 2013 99,841 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 96,049 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 95,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 90,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres badly worn on outer shoulders

Pass 12 Feb 2010 83,158 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 79,106 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 75,045 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 71,992 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 69,747 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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W103 KDA is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W103 KDA, 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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W103 KDA is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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