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W381 CBO

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,646 mi
Last recorded118,646 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW381 CBO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 118,646 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 110,510 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 110,510 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 103,091 miles

wear o/s/f and o/s/r tyres 1.6mm on inner edges

Fail 7 Mar 2012 103,016 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

wear o/s/f and o/s/r tyres 1.6mm on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2011 96,598 miles

corrosion on exhaust rear box

n/s/r tyre only just legal

Pass 10 Mar 2010 90,667 miles

corrosion on n.s.f brake disc

Fail 10 Mar 2010 90,667 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion on n.s.f brake disc

Pass 5 Mar 2009 86,308 miles

wear on front tyre edges

Fail 3 Mar 2008 79,573 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust back box

Pass 3 Mar 2008 79,573 miles

exhaust back box

Pass 30 Jan 2007 72,416 miles

corrosion on exhaust rear box

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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W381 CBO is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W381 CBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W381 CBO registered?

W381 CBO is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 August 2000.

Is W381 CBO safe to buy?

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