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W202 PPD

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,848 mi
Last recorded130,848 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW202 PPD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 130,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box also heavily corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has small cuts to inner side wall.

oil leaking from engine.

Fail 22 May 2019 130,827 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box also heavily corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has small cuts to inner side wall.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

oil leaking from engine.

Pass 12 Feb 2018 122,364 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch starting to corrode

rear exhaust rusty

underside of floor starting to corrode

Pass 8 Feb 2017 112,436 miles

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

front number plate cracked

various small chips on screen

Pass 18 Feb 2016 105,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

park brake application uneven n/s 127.v. o/s 177

Fail 18 Feb 2016 105,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

park brake application uneven n/s 127.v. o/s 177

Pass 9 Jan 2015 102,989 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 99,374 miles

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

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

advise damage to offside front tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2012 94,310 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 96,430 miles

advise damage to offside front tyre side wall

Pass 13 Dec 2010 92,365 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 89,174 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 87,585 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 84,978 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 79,691 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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W202 PPD is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 W202 PPD, 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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W202 PPD is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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