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W48 PPD

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,092 mi
Last recorded148,092 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW48 PPD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 148,092 miles

slight blow to exhaust and corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2012 142,309 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 135,713 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 128,994 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 122,644 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 112,936 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 112,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 101,606 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 88,801 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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W48 PPD is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W48 PPD, 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 W48 PPD registered?

W48 PPD is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W48 PPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W48 PPD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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