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W124 OSL

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,167 mi
Last recorded94,167 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW124 OSL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 94,167 miles

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

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

slight bind both front wheels

Fail 24 Feb 2012 89,310 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 89,310 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 89,265 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 78,161 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 68,170 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 59,925 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 52,538 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 47,358 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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W124 OSL is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W124 OSL, 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 W124 OSL registered?

W124 OSL is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W124 OSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W124 OSL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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