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W199 RPD

2000 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,655 mi
Last recorded111,655 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW199 RPD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 111,655 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2018 111,654 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

offside side repeater not working

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2017 107,762 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2017

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 Jun 2016 103,366 miles

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

Rear both tyre slightly perished

exhaust slightly deteriorated and corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2015 84,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 81,529 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all four road springs corroded

front subframe bushes deteriorated

nearside front wiper blade splitting

Pass 28 Oct 2013 79,011 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded at base.

Fail 29 Oct 2012 73,642 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 73,642 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 67,334 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 60,449 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 52,171 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 52,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 49,825 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 42,370 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 36,595 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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W199 RPD is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W199 RPD, 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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W199 RPD is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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