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W174 TNR

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,208 mi
Last recorded160,208 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW174 TNR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 160,208 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE IS PERISHING IN TRED BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 9 Feb 2015 160,208 miles

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

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

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

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

O/S/R TYRE IS PERISHING IN TRED BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 5 Feb 2014 153,104 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 150,548 miles

O/S MIRROR

O/S/R SPRING CORRODING

Pass 7 Feb 2012 145,789 miles

BABY SEAT FITTED ON N/S/R

BREATHER PIPE

OIL LEAK

Pass 7 Feb 2011 139,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

engine breather hose split and leaking.

Fail 7 Feb 2011 139,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

engine breather hose split and leaking.

Pass 8 Feb 2010 130,523 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 120,866 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 119,453 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 109,952 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 109,952 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 May 2006 93,793 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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W174 TNR is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W174 TNR, 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 W174 TNR registered?

W174 TNR is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 August 2000.

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