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W103 VOD

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,834 mi
Last recorded103,834 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW103 VOD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 103,834 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 103,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 102,150 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 102,150 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 100,641 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 98,807 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 96,397 miles

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)

Fail 4 May 2018 96,397 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 93,252 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 90,003 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 86,694 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 83,391 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 79,476 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 79,440 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 75,961 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 72,703 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 68,810 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 63,883 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 58,623 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 52,240 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 45,283 miles
Pass 3 May 2005 37,915 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 VOD is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VOD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W103 VOD?

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What year was W103 VOD registered?

W103 VOD is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W103 VOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W103 VOD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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