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W242 YVA

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,911 mi
Last recorded139,911 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 YVA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 Jan 2013 139,911 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 136,565 miles

rear brake disks are corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2009 121,362 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 107,843 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 98,236 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2007 97,181 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 82,862 miles

†O/S/F tyre WORN TO LIMITS!! no usable wear left. † †O/S/R tyre worn to wear markers (2MM)

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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W242 YVA is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W242 YVA, 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 W242 YVA registered?

W242 YVA is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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