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W219 PPB

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,107 mi
Last recorded129,107 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW219 PPB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 129,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on rear exhaust corroded

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 129,087 miles

traction control system warning lamp on

Fail 19 Mar 2014 129,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

traction control system warning lamp on

Fail 27 Feb 2014 129,084 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine warning light on - indicating there is a fault with the engine system

nearside rear tyre flat (6psi)

traction control warning light on

Fail 10 Dec 2012 127,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted to n/side rear ,seat belt n ot inspected.

interior mirror is loose.

o/side no plate lamp came on with a light tap.

rear exhaust silencer is very rusty not leaking at this inspection.

Pass 10 Dec 2012 127,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to n/side rear ,seat belt n ot inspected.

interior mirror is loose.

o/side no plate lamp came on with a light tap.

rear exhaust silencer is very rusty not leaking at this inspection.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 121,602 miles

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

cut to o/s/r tyre on inner sidewall

Pass 6 Dec 2010 115,872 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 112,946 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 107,919 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 107,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 100,836 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 91,250 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

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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W219 PPB is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W219 PPB, 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 W219 PPB registered?

W219 PPB is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 June 2000.

Is W219 PPB safe to buy?

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