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W317 YGS

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1983cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,633 mi
Last recorded130,633 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW317 YGS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,983cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2013 130,633 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

adv on off side rear tyre on 1.6m on edges

Fail 22 Jun 2013 130,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

adv on off side rear tyre on 1.6m on edges

Fail 30 Jun 2012 128,427 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 128,427 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 126,819 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 124,595 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 124,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 120,535 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

n/s/f fog light missing

o/s & n/s/r lights cracked

Fail 18 Jun 2009 120,535 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

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

n/s/f fog light missing

o/s & n/s/r lights cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2008 117,740 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 113,238 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 109,713 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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W317 YGS is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,983cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W317 YGS, 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 W317 YGS registered?

W317 YGS is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 July 2000.

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