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W186 PPB

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

214,429 mi
Last recorded214,429 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW186 PPB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 214,429 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 201,759 miles

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

o/s/f fog lamp poor condition

winscreen chiped

Fail 9 Apr 2014 201,754 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/f fog lamp poor condition

rear exhaust poor condition

winscreen chiped

Fail 9 Apr 2013 194,930 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

o/s/f fog lamp poor condition & inop

Pass 9 Apr 2013 194,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

o/s/f fog lamp poor condition & inop

Pass 10 Apr 2012 184,942 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 184,931 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 174,350 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 165,829 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 155,332 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 150,808 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 150,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front inner c.v gaiter split

Pass 21 Mar 2007 136,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front spot lamp broken

Pass 17 Mar 2006 120,761 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cuts in both front tyre sidewalls

screw in nearside rear tyre

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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W186 PPB is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W186 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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W186 PPB is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W186 PPB safe to buy?

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