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W377 HBW

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,584 mi
Last recorded115,584 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW377 HBW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 115,584 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint offside front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Front bumper damaged

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% offside rear (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 108,543 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint offside front (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside rear and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nearside front and offside rear wheel rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 100,610 miles

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

Slight corrosion to OSR floorpan

Pass 12 Oct 2013 95,488 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 95,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 89,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 89,328 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 82,201 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

n/s/f fog light missing

Fail 11 Oct 2011 82,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

n/s/f fog light missing

Pass 8 May 2010 74,915 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 62,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 62,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 60,359 miles

Near side front tyre has lumr in side wall.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 48,770 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 43,782 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 43,782 miles

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

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

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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W377 HBW is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W377 HBW, 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 W377 HBW registered?

W377 HBW is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 July 2000.

Is W377 HBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W377 HBW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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