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W259 NHB

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,470 mi
Last recorded172,470 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW259 NHB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2015 172,470 miles

All brake pipes corroding.

Corrosion to subframes and suspension.

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2014 172,467 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2011 162,344 miles

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

handbrake travel

Fail 6 Sep 2011 162,344 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake travel

Pass 13 Aug 2010 151,102 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 151,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 140,789 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 140,789 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 132,938 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 132,819 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Sep 2007 122,332 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 122,332 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 111,865 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 111,865 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 99,937 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 99,937 miles

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

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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W259 NHB is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 W259 NHB, 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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W259 NHB is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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