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W159 ALA

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,236 mi
Last recorded121,236 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 ALA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 121,236 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 118,024 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 118,024 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 114,214 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 114,214 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 May 2011 104,427 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 94,749 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 94,749 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 86,786 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 76,382 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 76,382 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 61,857 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2006 50,751 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 50,751 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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W159 ALA is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 W159 ALA, 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 W159 ALA registered?

W159 ALA is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W159 ALA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W159 ALA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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