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W315 RPD

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,195 mi
Last recorded171,195 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW315 RPD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 171,195 miles

all suspension components rusty

exhaust tail box rusted through first skin

slight play in n/s/r top suspension bush

Fail 21 Aug 2017 171,195 miles

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

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

all suspension components rusty

exhaust tail box rusted through first skin

slight play in n/s/r top suspension bush

Pass 23 Aug 2016 165,611 miles

both front lower arms getting rusty

exhaust tail box rusted through first skin

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

play in both rear upper arm outer bushes

power steering pipe damp

rear brake unions getting rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2015 160,154 miles

exhaust boxes rusted through first skins

front and rear brake discs rusty

n/s inner cv gaiter damp

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r wheel arch getting rusty

Pass 30 May 2014 156,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s wiper blade poor condition

Fail 30 May 2014 156,153 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s wiper blade poor condition

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 16 May 2013 141,667 miles

handbrake near reserve limit

slight play in both rear top suspension bushes

Pass 27 Apr 2012 121,465 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 108,269 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 108,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 11 May 2010 93,774 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 88,280 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 83,298 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 83,297 miles

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 May 2007 78,321 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 73,136 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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W315 RPD is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W315 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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W315 RPD is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 June 2000.

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