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W477 YBM

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,884 mi
Last recorded223,884 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW477 YBM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 223,884 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 214,213 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 214,213 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 202,338 miles

Oil leak

oil level low

Fail 23 Jun 2015 202,144 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

oil level low

Pass 4 Jun 2014 189,761 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 176,914 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2012 165,143 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 164,672 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 151,358 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 151,358 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 137,216 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 120,392 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper blades worn

Pass 20 Jun 2008 104,775 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 88,079 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 88,079 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2007 87,974 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 73,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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W477 YBM is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W477 YBM, 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 W477 YBM registered?

W477 YBM is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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