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W327 SCF

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

281,019 mi
Last recorded281,019 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW327 SCF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 281,019 miles

Centre exhaust corroded on flange

Front lower arms coroded

Oil leak from numerous places

Rear lower arm inner bushes perished

engine warning lamp on

Fail 5 Oct 2015 280,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre exhaust corroded on flange

Front lower arms coroded

Oil leak from numerous places

Rear lower arm inner bushes perished

engine warning lamp on

Pass 30 Sep 2014 271,524 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front bumper insecure

Horn only just loud enough

Nearside mirror isecure but not a danger to other road users

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 271,340 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

engine management light on.

Pass 10 May 2013 254,774 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 254,774 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 233,280 miles

Abnormal tyre wear to offside rear inner edge

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on

Engine/gearbox oil leaks

Exhaust sections corroded and in poor condition

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes greased

Plastic sill trims fitted

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

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

Unable to fully inspect brake pipes

Fail 29 May 2012 233,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Abnormal tyre wear to offside rear inner edge

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on

Engine/gearbox oil leaks

Exhaust sections corroded and in poor condition

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes greased

Plastic sill trims fitted

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

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

Unable to fully inspect brake pipes

Fail 15 Apr 2011 198,168 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2011 198,168 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2010 173,853 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 154,748 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 154,576 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Front disc appear to be contaminated with something

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 108,147 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 86,700 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 74,198 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 74,195 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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W327 SCF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W327 SCF, 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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W327 SCF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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