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W143 PPH

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,860 mi
Last recorded88,860 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 PPH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 88,860 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened unable to fully inspect underseal covering (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s + o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all rear arms (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 79,070 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s + o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 69,249 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 69,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 67,041 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 28 Mar 2013 64,663 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 62,640 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 60,183 miles

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

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

air bag light staying on.

n/s/f & o/s/f wishbone arms surface rust.

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers.

Pass 26 May 2010 58,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

long travel in handbrake

Pass 30 Apr 2009 55,511 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 52,081 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 46,909 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 39,862 miles

rear no plate fadeing /rear box corroding / front pads and discs wearing thin / rear bumper damaged

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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W143 PPH is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 W143 PPH, 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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W143 PPH is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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