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W488 YKP

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,798 mi
Last recorded119,798 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 YKP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 119,798 miles

engine oil leak

wear on inner/outer edges,of both front tyres.

Fail 8 Jun 2016 119,796 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

wear on inner/outer edges,of both front tyres.

Fail 4 Jun 2015 107,050 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

nearside rear handbrake lever,return spring broken.

offside rear handbrake lever,return spring missing.

Pass 4 Jun 2015 107,050 miles

nearside rear handbrake lever,return spring broken.

offside rear handbrake lever,return spring missing.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 95,353 miles

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

cracks/splits on walls of both rear tyres

Pass 15 May 2013 87,262 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 86,463 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 86,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 85,213 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 82,803 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 82,803 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 80,356 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 80,356 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 65,269 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 41,306 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 34,525 miles

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

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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W488 YKP is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W488 YKP, 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 W488 YKP registered?

W488 YKP is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is W488 YKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W488 YKP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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