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W282 RPD

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,792 mi
Last recorded151,792 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW282 RPD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 151,792 miles

centre exhaust small hole / slight blow

front lower suspension arms corroded

plastic covers fitted to outer sills obscuring some underside components

rear brakes slight flactuation on brake roller test

rear exhaust box outer cover deteriorated

rear subframe forward mounting areas corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2017 151,737 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure innerwall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure innerwall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust small hole / slight blow

front lower suspension arms corroded

plastic covers fitted to outer sills obscuring some underside components

rear brakes slight flactuation on brake roller test

rear exhaust box outer cover deteriorated

rear subframe forward mounting areas corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2016 148,212 miles

Exhaust system very rusty.

Underside of vehicle very rusty.

Fail 15 Dec 2015 148,211 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 148,187 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 146,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 29 May 2012 140,062 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 133,602 miles
Pass 13 May 2010
Fail 8 May 2010 125,215 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2009 117,493 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside rear sidewall damage

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2008 108,035 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 97,560 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 84,809 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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W282 RPD is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W282 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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W282 RPD is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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