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W122 DUB

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,890 mi
Last recorded159,890 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW122 DUB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 159,890 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2015 159,890 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 152,055 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 142,505 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 136,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 136,380 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 132,157 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2010 125,738 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 118,503 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 110,910 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 101,459 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 92,623 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2005 82,742 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 82,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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
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W122 DUB is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W122 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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What year was W122 DUB registered?

W122 DUB is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W122 DUB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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