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W232 PPG

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

250,016 mi
Last recorded250,016 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW232 PPG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2024 250,016 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 250,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 246,330 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 246,330 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 240,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Dec 2020 238,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside head lamp beam image weak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 234,011 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

rear washer not working

Fail 17 Dec 2019 234,011 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

rear washer not working

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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W232 PPG is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W232 PPG, 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 W232 PPG registered?

W232 PPG is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 April 2000.

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