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W128 VFP

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

197,368 mi
Last recorded197,368 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW128 VFP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 197,368 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated on inner face

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 186,280 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 186,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind shock (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind shock (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 173,848 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 173,741 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 161,849 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

center exhaust box outer casing deteriorated.

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Fail 23 Jan 2015 161,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

center exhaust box outer casing deteriorated.

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 154,519 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 150,432 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr handbrake cable movement restricted

Pass 11 Jan 2012 142,529 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust slightly deterioated

offside front tyre inner and outer edges slightly worn on tread

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 28 Jan 2011 132,375 miles

damage to windscreen

osf headlight glass cracked

Fail 21 Jan 2011 132,141 miles

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

damage to windscreen

osf headlight glass cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2010 120,713 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 120,512 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 110,027 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 99,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 90,355 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 87,055 miles

engine leaking oil

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

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

both rear disc's corroded

both wiper rubbers split

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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W128 VFP is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W128 VFP, 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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W128 VFP is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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