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W417 TNG

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,380 mi
Last recorded104,380 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW417 TNG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 104,380 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 104,379 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 97,892 miles

both front suspension arms corroding

engine management light on

slight corrosion in o/s floor

Pass 7 Feb 2015 90,941 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 83,880 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 83,877 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 72,520 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 59,133 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 46,792 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 36,250 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Feb 2010 36,217 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2009 26,433 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 24,308 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 24,308 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 21,524 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2007 21,524 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 19,111 miles

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 TNG is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TNG, 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 TNG registered?

W417 TNG is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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