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W162 BAY

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,921 mi
Last recorded91,921 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW162 BAY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 91,921 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 83,191 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 79,422 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 72,321 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

overhead brake light has a segment inop

Fail 25 Nov 2010 72,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

overhead brake light has a segment inop

Pass 17 Aug 2009 64,226 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 58,060 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 51,550 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 45,467 miles

both wipers

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

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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W162 BAY is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W162 BAY, 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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What year was W162 BAY registered?

W162 BAY is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 August 2000.

Is W162 BAY safe to buy?

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