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W322 VLW

2000 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,133 mi
Last recorded124,133 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW322 VLW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 124,133 miles

Offside Front seat belt starting to fray

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 124,133 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front seat belt starting to fray

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 123,306 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 119,981 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 111,872 miles

slight play in wheels

Pass 26 Sep 2011 103,600 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 94,850 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Parking brake application heavily imbalanced.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 94,850 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Parking brake application heavily imbalanced.

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 88,142 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 79,025 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 71,808 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 63,911 miles

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

backing begining to brakedown on rear number plate

nearside front tyre worn on edges

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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W322 VLW is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W322 VLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W322 VLW?

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What year was W322 VLW registered?

W322 VLW is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W322 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W322 VLW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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