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W179 PPB

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

100,360 mi
Last recorded100,360 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 PPB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 100,360 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 100,214 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2013 95,003 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2013 95,003 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2012 92,383 miles

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

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

oil leak in gearbox area

Pass 24 Mar 2012 92,383 miles

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

oil leak in gearbox area

Pass 26 Mar 2011 89,118 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 19 Mar 2011 89,049 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cut in nearside front tyre close to excessive

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 18 Mar 2010 85,895 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 85,895 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 81,843 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

offside front tyre worn low on both edges

rear registration plate deteriorating

there is a collection of small stone chips in the front windscreen zone A

Pass 1 Apr 2008 78,329 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside front tyre worn slightly low on edge

rear registration plate slightly perished

Fail 1 Apr 2008 78,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside front tyre worn slightly low on edge

rear registration plate slightly perished

Pass 27 Mar 2007 73,950 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 73,950 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 70,281 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2006 70,281 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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W179 PPB is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 W179 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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W179 PPB is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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