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W178 PPB

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,609 mi
Last recorded133,609 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 PPB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 133,609 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)

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

Fail 24 May 2016 133,609 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 131,747 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 131,747 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 125,837 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 118,823 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2013 118,812 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 112,240 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 May 2012 112,240 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2011 104,009 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 103,996 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 May 2010 95,657 miles

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

offside front lower suspension arm starting to corrode

pas pipe damp

rear number plate slightly insecure

sill covers fitted

slight wear in nearside front anti roll link and bushes

slight wear in offside rear suspension bush

Pass 20 May 2009 86,828 miles

damage to windscreen just under 40mm in swept area,just outside zone A and cracking towards Zone A

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

offside front lower suspension arm starting to corrode

offside rear tyre getting low

sill covers fitted

slight wear in nearside front anti roll bar link

slight wear in offside rear suspension bushes

Pass 20 May 2008 77,890 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front lower suspension arm starting to corrode

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 May 2007 69,564 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brakes slightly out of balance

sill covers fitted

windscreen damage over 10mm just outside zone A

Pass 22 May 2007 69,564 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

sill covers fitted

windscreen damage over 10mm just outside zone A

Pass 8 May 2006 61,134 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 54,432 miles

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

no plate breacking down

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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W178 PPB is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W178 PPB, 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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W178 PPB is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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