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W122 STA

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,033 mi
Last recorded91,033 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW122 STA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 91,033 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

vehicle undersealed

Pass 9 Jan 2019 85,472 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inscure

Nearside Front wishbone rusty

Nearside Rear brake disc rusty

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Offside Rear subframe mount rusty

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tyres cracking

high level stop lamp dim

Fail 9 Jan 2019 85,472 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp inscure

Nearside Front wishbone rusty

Nearside Rear brake disc rusty

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Offside Rear subframe mount rusty

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear tyres cracking

high level stop lamp dim

Pass 10 Jan 2018 83,832 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inscure

Nearside Rear brake disc rusty

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Offside Rear subframe mount rusty

all tyres cracking

Pass 19 Jan 2017 81,640 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inscure

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Jan 2016 79,592 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 77,086 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 74,936 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 74,936 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 72,744 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 69,418 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 66,141 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 62,503 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 62,464 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 59,725 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 57,095 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 57,095 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 49,843 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 42,138 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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W122 STA is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 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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What year was W122 STA registered?

W122 STA is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W122 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W122 STA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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