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W418 PFS

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,203 mi
Last recorded148,203 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW418 PFS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 148,203 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front inner CV boot torn

Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear seat belt casing broken

Oil leak from engine

Rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Rear tyres slightly unevenly worn on inside edges

Fail 11 Dec 2012 148,197 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front inner CV boot torn

Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear seat belt casing broken

Oil leak from engine

Rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Rear tyres slightly unevenly worn on inside edges

Pass 12 Dec 2011 135,999 miles

Front brake disc(s) ridged

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front door mirror damaged

Nearside front tyre 3mm

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Offside front inner driveshaft boot holed

Offside front tyre 3mm

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear seat belt buckle casing slightly damaged

Rear brake disc(s) slightly corroded

Rear brake pad(s) getting low

Rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 124,521 miles

Front brake disc(s) ridged

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear brake disc(s) slightly corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2010 124,257 miles

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

Front brake disc(s) ridged

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

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

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

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

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear brake disc(s) slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2009 116,660 miles

Front brake disc(s) ridged

Front number plate slightly discoloured

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Nearside rear hub upper bush has slight play

Nearside rear tyre 2mm on inside edge

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear hub upper bush has slight play

Rear brake disc(s) ridged

Rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 10 Dec 2008 105,831 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Slight sut in NSF tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2007 93,769 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 81,998 miles

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 72,259 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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W418 PFS is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W418 PFS, 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 W418 PFS registered?

W418 PFS is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W418 PFS safe to buy?

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