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W198 DUB

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,006 mi
Last recorded107,006 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 DUB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 107,006 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 99,353 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2012 99,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2011 89,794 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 81,114 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 80,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear handbrake readings slightly low

nearside rear wheel slightly damaged

offside front wheel slightly damaged

slight play in offside rear suspension

slight wear in front brake discs

Fail 31 Aug 2009 80,167 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear handbrake readings slightly low

nearside rear tyre nailed

nearside rear wheel slightly damaged

offside front wheel slightly damaged

slight play in nearside rear suspension

slight play in offside rear suspension

slight wear in front brake discs

Pass 16 Jul 2008 71,529 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 59,891 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 59,891 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 57,912 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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W198 DUB is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 W198 DUB, 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 W198 DUB registered?

W198 DUB is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W198 DUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W198 DUB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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