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W194 BCE

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,076 mi
Last recorded169,076 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW194 BCE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2020 169,076 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 150,505 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front and offside front sub frame mounting slightly deteriorated but no resulting in excess movement

slight chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Feb 2018 132,867 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 114,167 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear inner side not working

Pass 3 Feb 2016 98,752 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 x chips (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 1 x chip (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2016 98,752 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 x chips (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 1 x chip (8.3.1d)

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

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2015 92,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 88,446 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 88,443 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 83,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2012 76,856 miles

front reg. plate starting to de-laminate from top

Pass 8 Feb 2011 71,076 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 65,704 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 59,331 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 52,983 miles
Pass 7 May 2007 47,967 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 47,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 42,696 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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W194 BCE is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W194 BCE, 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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W194 BCE is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is W194 BCE safe to buy?

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