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W422 SCF

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,688 mi
Last recorded108,688 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW422 SCF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 108,688 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 107,333 miles

oil leaks.............

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2015 107,325 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leaks.............

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 104,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2012 100,676 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 95,958 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to split on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2010 86,832 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 86,832 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 81,714 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

slight movement in n/s and o/s/r hub control arms l

Fail 14 Jan 2008 74,724 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2008 74,724 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2007 67,149 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 57,604 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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W422 SCF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 W422 SCF, 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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W422 SCF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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