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W313 SRH

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

213,651 mi
Last recorded213,651 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW313 SRH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 213,651 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 203,860 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint SLIGHT PLAY (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BRAKE PIPES FROM FLEXI PIPES TO TANK CORRODING (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT SUBFRAME REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 203,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint SLIGHT PLAY (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BRAKE PIPES FROM FLEXI PIPES TO TANK CORRODING (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT SUBFRAME REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 196,708 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 196,708 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 189,482 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 189,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lamp unit holed showing white light to rear (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 184,458 miles

Emmisions High

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Oct 2013 177,540 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 177,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 168,675 miles

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

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FROM CENTRE BOX,OUTER SKIN SPLIT

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 168,675 miles

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

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FROM CENTRE BOX,OUTER SKIN SPLIT

Pass 29 Sep 2011 159,503 miles

OSF TYRE FEATHERING VERY SLIGHTLY ON INNER EDGE,BOTH FRONT FOG LAMPS BROKEN.

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 159,503 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSF TYRE FEATHERING VERY SLIGHTLY ON INNER EDGE,BOTH FRONT FOG LAMPS BROKEN.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 146,731 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP LOOSE IN BUMPER

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 146,731 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP LOOSE IN BUMPER

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 137,021 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 137,021 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres out of shape and offside rear has cuts in the side wall

Pass 7 Aug 2008 128,269 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 128,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 113,741 miles

Rear exhaust silencer is very rusty

Rear number plate is deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2006 104,232 miles

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

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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W313 SRH is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W313 SRH, 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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W313 SRH is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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