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W394 PHY

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,618 mi
Last recorded105,618 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW394 PHY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 105,618 miles

front disks corroded

oil leek

sill covers fitted

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 105,618 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front disks corroded

oil leek

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2010 81,857 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both front brake discs are slightly worn!!

Fail 6 Sep 2010 81,857 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Oil leak

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

both front brake discs are slightly worn!!

Pass 8 Sep 2009 63,122 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 61,736 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 61,736 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 58,469 miles

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

advise nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on tread

Pass 31 Jul 2006 55,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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W394 PHY is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W394 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 W394 PHY registered?

W394 PHY is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 August 2000.

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