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W194 VWO

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,942 mi
Last recorded144,942 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

RegistrationW194 VWO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 144,942 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 144,942 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 140,920 miles

Front pads and discs worn

blue smoke from engine

wear on rear top and botton mushes

Fail 20 Sep 2016 140,920 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front pads and discs worn

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

blue smoke from engine

wear on rear top and botton mushes

Pass 3 Sep 2015 132,752 miles

Fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. less effort than other side (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

indicator stalk deterioting

Fail 3 Sep 2015 132,752 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. less effort than other side (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

indicator stalk deterioting

Pass 16 Sep 2014 128,152 miles

advise oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2014 128,152 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 121,413 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

coolant level is low

exhaust is rusty

slight play in nearside rear hub bush

Fail 25 Jul 2013 121,380 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust is rusty

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

coolant level is low

slight play in nearside rear hub bush

Pass 19 Jul 2012 111,421 miles

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

air bag light on

front exhaust joints corroded

front number plate cracked

play in rear suspension bushes

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 102,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 92,540 miles

reart exhaust in poor condition but not blowing

Pass 29 Jul 2009 82,670 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 75,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 68,165 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 59,501 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 VWO is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W194 VWO, 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 W194 VWO registered?

W194 VWO is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W194 VWO safe to buy?

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