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W417 RSG

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,128 mi
Last recorded127,128 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW417 RSG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 127,128 miles

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

Rear exhaust badly corroded.

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 124,712 miles

Rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2014 124,710 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 118,245 miles

chip in screen

rear box corroded

sill kit fitted

under car muddy

Pass 4 Feb 2012 109,586 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

offside front seatbelt slightly frayed

Fail 4 Feb 2012 109,586 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front tyres worn inner edge

offside front seatbelt slightly frayed

Pass 18 Aug 2010 98,059 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 94,039 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 89,892 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s wiper split

p.a.s pipe rubbing on sump

Fail 20 Aug 2007 84,430 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 84,430 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 May 2006 64,573 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2006 64,573 miles

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

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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W417 RSG is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W417 RSG, 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 W417 RSG registered?

W417 RSG is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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