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W109 STA

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

200,720 mi
Last recorded200,720 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW109 STA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2019 200,720 miles

Central Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 195,520 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 195,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 184,993 miles

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

surface rust underneath vehicle, front and rear suspension

Fail 11 Nov 2016 184,993 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

surface rust underneath vehicle, front and rear suspension

Pass 12 Nov 2015 173,952 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 173,948 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 161,033 miles

Exhaust system is deteriorated.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 147,978 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriorating.

Fail 15 Oct 2013 147,973 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

exhaust system deteriorating.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 138,678 miles

oil leak on engine.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 132,301 miles

anti roll bar bushes worn and links

Pass 15 Oct 2010 124,742 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)

front brake discs poor condition

number plate 3d lettering

Fail 13 Oct 2010 124,742 miles

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

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)

front brake discs poor condition

number plate 3d lettering

Pass 13 Oct 2009 112,520 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 101,954 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 94,547 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 94,547 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 84,087 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 80,414 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 80,414 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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W109 STA is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W109 STA, 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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W109 STA is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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