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W326 DWY

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,126 mi
Last recorded131,126 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW326 DWY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 131,126 miles

EML light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded small hole (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush contaminated in oil and is swelling and soft (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from engine area

Oil light illuminated on dash

Sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2017 131,125 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

EML light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded small hole (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush contaminated in oil and is swelling and soft (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from engine area

Oil light illuminated on dash

Sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2016 128,029 miles

Cover sills fitted

Engine management light on

Engine very rattily

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also age cracking. Just passed MOT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has some age cracking

Oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Apr 2015 126,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

engine management light on

Fail 16 Apr 2015 126,305 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

Pass 29 May 2014 123,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 11 Jan 2013 117,543 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2011 115,446 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2011 115,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 113,061 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 101,757 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2009 101,757 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 93,356 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 82,803 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 70,243 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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W326 DWY is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 W326 DWY, 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 W326 DWY registered?

W326 DWY is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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