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W412 YCR

2000 Saab 9-5 SE

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,470 mi
Last recorded162,470 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5 SE110,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW412 YCR
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2009 162,470 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre close to wear limit

o/s rear seat belt locking mechanizm has no outer cover but still works correctly

water pipe or small vacume pipe hanging down on near side engine compartment

Fail 8 Jun 2009 162,463 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre close to wear limit

o/s rear seat belt locking mechanizm has no outer cover but still works correctly

water pipe or small vacume pipe hanging down on near side engine compartment

Fail 3 Jun 2008 149,078 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 149,078 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 135,254 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 135,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 119,714 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?

Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
9,170
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Direction indicator incorrect colour 74
position lamp(s) not working 72
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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W412 YCR is a 2000 Saab 9-5 SE in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 110,101 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W412 YCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W412 YCR registered?

W412 YCR is a 2000 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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