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W134 BAN

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,028 mi
Last recorded164,028 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW134 BAN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2020 164,028 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch and outer very rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and looks like starting to rip up (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

floor area rusty

front and reasr no plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Sep 2019 159,023 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 159,023 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 152,188 miles

Nearside Front fog light loose and bumper damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and metal pipe nut rusty advise both asap (1.1.12 (f) (i))

floor rusty

Fail 19 Sep 2018 152,188 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light loose and bumper damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and metal pipe nut rusty advise both asap (1.1.12 (f) (i))

floor rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2017 146,538 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wear uneven

Pass 1 Sep 2016 141,005 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 135,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 17 Sep 2014 129,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 123,937 miles

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

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

both front wiper blade split

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 12 Sep 2012 119,884 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 117,113 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 113,906 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 110,385 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 107,122 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 103,656 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 102,950 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 92,695 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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W134 BAN is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W134 BAN, 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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W134 BAN is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 April 2000.

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