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W379 TJH

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

190,612 mi
Last recorded190,612 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW379 TJH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 190,612 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 189,192 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 18,598 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 183,507 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 181,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 177,289 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 177,281 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 171,870 miles

Nearside Front 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 30 Apr 2012 168,429 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 162,856 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 156,255 miles

Nearside Front 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 9 May 2009 146,694 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 134,079 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2007 123,889 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

off side headlamp chipped but not affecting beam image

Pass 8 May 2006 112,033 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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W379 TJH is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 W379 TJH, 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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W379 TJH is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 May 2000.

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