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W139 OSA

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

102,259 mi
Last recorded102,259 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW139 OSA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 102,259 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 102,258 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 101,471 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main to rear in front of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 100,602 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 99,624 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 99,634 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 96,701 miles

offside front floor holed and corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2012 89,496 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 82,604 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 76,765 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 70,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 65,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front inner brake pads getting low

offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 14 Aug 2007 61,039 miles

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

slight play in both rear trailing arm front bush

Pass 14 Aug 2006 55,549 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 50,154 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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W139 OSA is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W139 OSA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W139 OSA registered?

W139 OSA is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W139 OSA safe to buy?

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