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W201 VWO

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,966 mi
Last recorded183,966 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW201 VWO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 183,966 miles

n/s/r hub lower bush slight play

o/s/r hub lower bush slight play

Fail 12 Sep 2012 183,945 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

handbrake high

Pass 9 Sep 2011 181,410 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 176,520 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 176,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 168,280 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 159,840 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 146,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 134,716 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 124,839 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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W201 VWO is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W201 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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W201 VWO is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 July 2000.

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