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W166 BAY

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,095 mi
Last recorded115,095 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 BAY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2013 115,095 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 115,095 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 109,825 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 105,609 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 105,211 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 105,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 101,695 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 101,695 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 100,221 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 91,642 miles

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Fail 13 Jul 2007 91,642 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/F+O/S/F+N/S/R+O/S/R tyres all worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Side skirts fitted unable to check o/s+n/s sills

Spare tyre low on pressure

Pass 6 Jul 2006 79,356 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 70,288 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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W166 BAY is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 W166 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 W166 BAY registered?

W166 BAY is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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