MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,609 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
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)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
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
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
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
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
front brakes slightly out of balance
sill covers fitted
windscreen damage over 10mm just outside zone A
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was W178 PPB registered?
W178 PPB is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 May 2000.
Is W178 PPB safe to buy?
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