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W149 BKN

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,659 mi
Last recorded123,659 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW149 BKN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2011 123,659 miles

deterioration to rear exhaust section

front brake pads worn very close to minimum acceptable tolerance

slight exhaust blow from front/centre section

Fail 28 May 2011 123,639 miles

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

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

deterioration to rear exhaust section

front brake pads worn very close to minimum acceptable tolerance

slight exhaust blow from front/centre section

Pass 29 May 2010 121,597 miles

deterioration to rear exhaust section

front & rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 22 May 2010 121,576 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

deterioration to rear exhaust section

front & rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 May 2009 110,666 miles

deterioration to rear exhaust box

Fail 20 May 2008 100,605 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside handbrake efficiency in need of attention

Pass 20 May 2008 100,605 miles

offside handbrake efficiency in need of attention

Fail 15 May 2007 88,015 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear indicator bulb faded

Pass 15 May 2007 88,015 miles

nearside rear indicator bulb faded

Pass 10 May 2006 75,774 miles

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

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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W149 BKN is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W149 BKN, 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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W149 BKN is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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