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W278 NHB

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,087 mi
Last recorded155,087 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 NHB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 155,087 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 155,086 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 152,607 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 152,605 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear hand brake return spring missing

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 143,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 136,399 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear wheel has slight play

Offside Indicator tell tail not working on visual but is working on audible.

oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2016 136,399 miles

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

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear wheel has slight play

Pass 24 Nov 2015 118,678 miles

Nearside Front n/sf front drop link cover slightly corroded but not letting in dirt

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 107,684 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 96,974 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 82,810 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 72,069 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 68,149 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 62,626 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 55,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 50,178 miles

cuts in n/s/f tyre wall,not exposing cord

damage to o/s/f wing & bumper area

front no.plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Sep 2006 42,171 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 33,021 miles

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

coolant leaking

inbalance on front brakes in limit

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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W278 NHB is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W278 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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What year was W278 NHB registered?

W278 NHB is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W278 NHB safe to buy?

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