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W486 VLC

2000 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,652 mi
Last recorded121,652 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW486 VLC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 121,652 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 119,223 miles

both rear tyres distorted on inner edges

Fail 26 May 2016 119,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres distorted on inner edges

Pass 3 Jun 2015 117,610 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 115,566 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 111,688 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

centre and rear exhaust boxes outer casing's deteriated

nearside rear upper hub bush has slight play

Pass 18 Jun 2012 107,719 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 102,741 miles

off side rear lower arm bent

Pass 27 Jul 2010 98,264 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 98,263 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 92,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 88,494 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 88,479 miles

Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 80,566 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 72,190 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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W486 VLC is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W486 VLC, 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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W486 VLC is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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