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W264 RHY

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

138,022 mi
Last recorded138,022 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW264 RHY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 138,022 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear sub frame front mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 138,022 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear sub frame front mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 135,114 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 132,148 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 128,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2021 128,232 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2 not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

reverse lights not working

Pass 27 May 2020 123,459 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 116,853 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe is damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 17 May 2018 110,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box is corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 109,480 miles

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise front lower suspension arms are corroded

Pass 6 May 2016 108,670 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage steering pipe is weeping (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front lower suspension arms are corroded

rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 6 May 2016 108,670 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage steering pipe is weeping (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front lower suspension arms are corroded

rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 26 May 2015 108,100 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise n/s mirror repaired with tape

advise rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 May 2015 108,100 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise n/s mirror repaired with tape

advise rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 107,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 1 May 2014 107,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2013 106,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2012 104,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 100,106 miles

rear brake discs are coroaded

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2010 94,567 miles

Oil leak

handbrake cable gaitors split.

n/s/f indicator lamp cracked.

pas pipe damp.

rear silencer rusty.

Fail 13 Apr 2010 94,567 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

handbrake cable gaitors split.

n/s/f indicator lamp cracked.

pas pipe damp.

rear silencer rusty.

Pass 23 Apr 2009 87,152 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2009 87,152 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2008 83,748 miles

n.s.f tyre approaching 2mm

Pass 29 May 2007 81,243 miles

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

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

Oil leak

handbrake cable gaiters split

offside rear trailing arm bush slightly worn

Pass 26 May 2006 75,701 miles

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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W264 RHY is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 W264 RHY, 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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W264 RHY is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 August 2000.

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