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W147 PSF

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

82,867 mi
Last recorded82,867 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW147 PSF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2021 82,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 78,038 miles

Nearside Front fog light loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 64,611 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 55,436 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 51,558 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 51,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres abnormally worn and close to limit on outer edges (change asap

Pass 7 Apr 2016 49,495 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 47,470 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 44,580 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres cracked/perished

rear exhaust box breaking up and mounting insecure

Pass 10 Apr 2013 41,878 miles

offside front anti roll bar drop link rubber dust boots perished

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2012 38,003 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 21 Apr 2011 66,205 miles
Pass 3 May 2010 31,588 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 29,329 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 25,892 miles

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

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)

one of the three nuts on the offside front ball joint is not a lock nut

Pass 17 Apr 2007 22,994 miles

boot full

both front tyres wearing unevenly

front registration plate damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2006 19,988 miles

front number plate 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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W147 PSF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W147 PSF, 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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W147 PSF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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