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W134 WBK

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,669 mi
Last recorded152,669 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW134 WBK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 152,669 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both and disc shields (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and front deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both and disc shields (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and all suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 152,669 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both and disc shields (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and front deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both and disc shields (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and all suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 146,648 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four and all disc shields heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty worn (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2019 135,399 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four worn and disc shields corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch insecure worn (4.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2018 124,271 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

indicator switch worn

rear disc shields corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2018 124,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust deteriorated

indicator switch worn

rear disc shields corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 118,286 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

INDICATOR SWITCH WORN

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 116,620 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

indicator switch worn

Pass 17 Mar 2015 115,355 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

indicator switch worn

Fail 17 Mar 2015 115,355 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

indicator switch worn

Pass 27 Mar 2014 114,128 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 111,874 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 109,442 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all brake discs heavilly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2011 107,414 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 104,694 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 102,226 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 102,226 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 96,323 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 88,674 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 80,008 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 WBK is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WBK, 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 WBK is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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