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W265 RPD

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

138,150 mi
Last recorded138,150 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW265 RPD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 138,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbones nearside + offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 126,874 miles

ALL EXHAUST SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE+OFFSIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE+OFFSIDE + WEARING INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE+OFFSIDE INNER+OUTER SILL/ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 126,874 miles

ALL EXHAUST SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE+OFFSIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE+OFFSIDE + WEARING INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE+OFFSIDE INNER+OUTER SILL/ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 125,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 124,957 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL & ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn ROSE JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL & ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 124,060 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 118,021 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 111,020 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 107,522 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 104,530 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 104,519 miles

rear o/s tyre has cracks in side wall

Pass 30 Jun 2014 104,270 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 103,751 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 102,222 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 99,608 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 99,608 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 93,403 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 14 May 2009 85,900 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 78,056 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 68,633 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 60,822 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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W265 RPD is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 W265 RPD, 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 W265 RPD registered?

W265 RPD is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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