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W146 BAN

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

180,737 mi
Last recorded180,737 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW146 BAN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 180,737 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 180,737 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 180,146 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 177,840 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 177,840 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 177,287 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2014 177,278 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2013 175,239 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 175,239 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 173,731 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 167,351 miles
Fail 21 May 2010

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 156,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 139,926 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 127,069 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 113,031 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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W146 BAN is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W146 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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W146 BAN is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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