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W415 SBL

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

201,313 mi
Last recorded201,313 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW415 SBL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 201,313 miles

play in rear suspesion bushes

EML on

Oil leak

cut in o/s/f tyre wall

Fail 20 Mar 2015 201,313 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

EML on

Oil leak

cut in o/s/f tyre wall

play in rear suspesion bushes

Pass 21 Mar 2014 196,977 miles

EML ON

HEAVY OIL LEAK

N/S HANDBRAKE LOW

PLAY IN REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES

Fail 21 Mar 2014 196,977 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

EML ON

HEAVY OIL LEAK

N/S HANDBRAKE LOW

PLAY IN REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES

Pass 8 Mar 2013 191,531 miles

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

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

Oil leak

eml on

Fail 7 Mar 2013 191,531 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

eml on

Pass 16 Mar 2012 184,739 miles

EML light on dash

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

Oil Leak

Fail 16 Mar 2012 184,734 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EML light on dash

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

Oil Leak

Pass 4 Feb 2011 174,663 miles

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 4 Feb 2011 174,663 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 16 Apr 2010 164,847 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 164,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front indicator fading

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leaks

rear middle seat belt buckle outer plastic casing missing

rear number plate becoming poor

tow bar electrical connector adrift

Pass 10 Oct 2008 146,200 miles

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

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

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

centre seat belt stork outer cover missing rear

rear no plate breaking down

Fail 10 Oct 2008 146,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

centre seat belt stork outer cover missing rear

rear no plate breaking down

Fail 21 May 2007 135,149 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 135,149 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 129,184 miles

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

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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W415 SBL is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 W415 SBL, 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 W415 SBL registered?

W415 SBL is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 May 2000.

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