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W277 KBE

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

176,841 mi
Last recorded176,841 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW277 KBE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2023 176,841 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor corroded through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear boot floor corroded and holed

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

Nearside Rear boot floor corroded and holed

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear boot floor corroded and holed

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 174,245 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill badly corroded, full inspection not possible , covers fitted, suggest removal, for further inspection. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 174,245 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill badly corroded, full inspection not possible , covers fitted, suggest removal, for further inspection. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 171,782 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 169,172 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 169,172 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 165,486 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside rear inner position light not working

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 165,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside rear inner position light not working

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 154,607 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Nov 2017 154,607 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 147,495 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Nov 2016 147,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 142,209 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 136,562 miles

Bad oil leak

Nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 130,137 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 130,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Bad oil leak ( oil on offside front lower suspension arm)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 4 Sep 2012 122,040 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 122,040 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak from engine.

Rear exhaust silencer showing signs of wear.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 116,415 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 116,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 110,759 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 110,759 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 104,664 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 97,615 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 90,966 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 86,065 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 86,065 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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W277 KBE is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 W277 KBE, 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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W277 KBE is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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