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W475 OJC

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,300 mi
Last recorded181,300 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW475 OJC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 181,300 miles

nearside and offside rear suspension top arms. both have slight play

Pass 8 Mar 2016 170,051 miles

both rear hubs top bushes have slight play

Fail 7 Mar 2016 170,049 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear hubs top bushes have slight play

Pass 5 Mar 2015 160,485 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 160,483 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 153,294 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 143,716 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 139,363 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 134,699 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 128,479 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 128,479 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 111,473 miles

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

surface cracks both rear tyres

Pass 10 Apr 2008 107,919 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 103,714 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 100,257 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 100,257 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise engine cambox breather is broken-causing oil leak

advise-nearside front tyre has inner sidewall cracks

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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W475 OJC is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W475 OJC, 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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W475 OJC is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W475 OJC safe to buy?

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