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W294 OBY

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,479 mi
Last recorded115,479 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW294 OBY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 115,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2018 109,549 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 109,548 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 104,245 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 98,063 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine light on

Pass 4 Jul 2015 91,881 miles

Engine light shows a fault

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 84,131 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 84,131 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 78,564 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 78,564 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 73,012 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit 2.5mm

rear brakes noisy on handbrake test

rear silencer outer skin corroded and insecure

Fail 12 Jun 2012 72,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s/f tyre close to limit 2.5mm

rear brakes noisy on handbrake test

rear silencer outer skin corroded and insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2011 69,423 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 64,796 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 64,795 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 57,609 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 51,568 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 43,250 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edges.offside and nearside front tyres wearing in center of treed

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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W294 OBY is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W294 OBY, 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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W294 OBY is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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