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W187 PPD

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,430 mi
Last recorded135,430 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW187 PPD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 135,430 miles

Exhaust flexi deterioated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)

O/S/R wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 126,541 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 126,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 118,371 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 111,147 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 107,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 107,204 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 103,409 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 99,129 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2010 92,054 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

long travel on handbrake

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 11 Dec 2008 88,835 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 81,097 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 72,739 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 62,173 miles

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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W187 PPD is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W187 PPD, 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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W187 PPD is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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