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W32 VDM

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

262,545 mi
Last recorded262,545 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW32 VDM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2017 262,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Central Front Oil leak ()

Central Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Gearbox Mount (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Back Box Outer Skin Corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 250,800 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 233,981 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 218,624 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 217,583 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 201,927 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 201,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 183,631 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 168,069 miles

front number plate cracked

lower o/s/r suspension arm bush has play in it

oil leak from engine

rear centre seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 20 Apr 2011 167,781 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front number plate cracked

lower o/s/r suspension arm bush has play in it

oil leak from engine

rear centre seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 21 Apr 2010 154,773 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 154,773 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 136,537 miles

centre and o/side rear seatbelt stalk damaged slightly

slight oil leak from rear of engine

Fail 15 Apr 2009 136,537 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

centre and o/side rear seatbelt stalk damaged slightly

slight oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 23 Apr 2008 114,915 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 94,248 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 70,710 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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W32 VDM is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W32 VDM, 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 W32 VDM registered?

W32 VDM is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 March 2000.

Is W32 VDM safe to buy?

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