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W117 DUB

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,033 mi
Last recorded147,033 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW117 DUB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 147,033 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2010 141,704 miles

all coil springs poor condition

exhaust very poor condition

front anti roll bar bushes poor condition (worn and play)

main brake pipes just acceptable,corrosion

suspension knocks

underbody corrosion forming

Fail 17 Nov 2010 141,599 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

all coil springs poor condition

exhaust very poor condition

front anti roll bar bushes poor condition (worn and play)

main brake pipes just acceptable,corrosion

suspension knocks

underbody corrosion forming

Pass 11 Nov 2009 133,836 miles

corrosion to all coil springs

exhaust very poor condition(just acceptable)

front anti roll bar bushes worn (just acceptable)

handbrake travel just acceptable

possible front wheel bearing just starting

slight play both outer c,v joints

surface rust to brake pipes

Fail 11 Nov 2009 133,836 miles

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

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

corrosion to all coil springs

exhaust very poor condition(just acceptable)

front anti roll bar bushes worn (just acceptable)

handbrake travel just acceptable

possible front wheel bearing just starting

slight play both outer c,v joints

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 14 Nov 2008 127,787 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 127,743 miles

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

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

corrsion to coil springs.

indicator switch worn.

Pass 19 Nov 2007 121,626 miles

corrosion to exhaust.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 115,866 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 109,212 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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W117 DUB is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W117 DUB, 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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W117 DUB is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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