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W178 TNR

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,210 mi
Last recorded143,210 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 TNR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 143,210 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 143,210 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 132,071 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust tail box corroding

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of all components

slight water damage to front and rear number plates

washer bottle cap missing

Fail 2 Jun 2010 132,071 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

exhaust tail box corroding

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of all components

slight water damage to front and rear number plates

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 9 Jun 2009 116,975 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 116,975 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 102,974 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 102,441 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 85,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2007 85,242 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 67,107 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 67,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 TNR is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 W178 TNR registered?

W178 TNR is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 August 2000.

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