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W164 DOP

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,175 mi
Last recorded105,175 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW164 DOP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 105,175 miles

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

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

o/s lower suspension arm corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2011 105,175 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s lower suspension arm corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2010 93,668 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 93,668 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 93,612 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 88,338 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 88,338 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 83,721 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2007 70,382 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 57,348 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 56,069 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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W164 DOP is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W164 DOP, 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 W164 DOP registered?

W164 DOP is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 May 2000.

Is W164 DOP safe to buy?

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