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W209 PPC

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,979 mi
Last recorded106,979 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW209 PPC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 106,979 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 106,979 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s mirror cracked

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone bushes

slight play in n/s/r suspension arm (bannana bar)

major engine oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2010 95,789 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 95,787 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 82,689 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 82,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

advise n/s/f mirror cracked

advise n/s/f tyre chunk out off side wall

Pass 10 Sep 2007 72,014 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust very rusty

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Sep 2007 72,014 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust very rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2006 63,119 miles

R/N/S TYRE VERY LOW ON TREAD POOR AND NAIL IN TREAD

exhaust rusty

oil leak from front on engine

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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W209 PPC is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W209 PPC, 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 W209 PPC registered?

W209 PPC is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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