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W294 YVA

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,115 mi
Last recorded75,115 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW294 YVA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2010 75,115 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 75,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

near side rear brake disc pitted

Pass 29 Jun 2009 70,299 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 63,599 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 57,590 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 52,567 miles

†1) REAR EXHAUST BOX QUITE POOR( CORRODED) † †2) SLIGHT BRAKE IMBALANCE FRONT BRAKES, PADS APPEAR CORRODED IN CALIPERS.

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 52,567 miles

†1) REAR EXHAUST BOX QUITE POOR( CORRODED) † †2) SLIGHT BRAKE IMBALANCE FRONT BRAKES, PADS APPEAR CORRODED IN CALIPERS.

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 YVA is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 W294 YVA, 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 W294 YVA registered?

W294 YVA is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W294 YVA safe to buy?

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