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W283 RPD

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

216,723 mi
Last recorded216,723 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW283 RPD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 216,723 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 204,274 miles

both front lower arms corroded

oil leak from engine

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Sep 2017 204,272 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front lower arms corroded

oil leak from engine

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Sep 2016 192,918 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 175,175 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 175,175 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 158,786 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 143,492 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 129,300 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 129,300 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2011 111,454 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2010 91,221 miles

Nearside Front 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 6 Jan 2010 75,247 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 67,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2008 63,173 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 58,508 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 54,547 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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W283 RPD is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 W283 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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W283 RPD is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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