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W385 PHY

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,737 mi
Last recorded122,737 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW385 PHY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 122,737 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear at plastic mounting clips (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 4 Nov 2020 122,737 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear at plastic mounting clips (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 25 Apr 2019 110,908 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear at plastic mounting clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

outer sill covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 25 Apr 2019 110,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear at plastic mounting clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

outer sill covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 25 Apr 2018 101,479 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

plastic covers fitted over outer sills

Fail 24 Apr 2018 101,479 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

plastic covers fitted over outer sills

Pass 26 Apr 2017 94,934 miles

plastic covers fitted over outer sills

Fail 26 Apr 2017 94,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

plastic covers fitted over outer sills

Pass 27 Apr 2016 87,125 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 75,730 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 75,730 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 68,327 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre nail near edge of tread

Pass 17 Apr 2013 62,913 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 62,058 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 60,232 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 58,606 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 56,570 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 53,881 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 51,414 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 47,467 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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W385 PHY is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W385 PHY, 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 W385 PHY registered?

W385 PHY is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W385 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W385 PHY shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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