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W491 MBT

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

150,542 mi
Last recorded150,542 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 MBT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 150,542 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brake pipes covered in copperslip[

over sills fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 150,506 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle underside corroded but solid

Fail 15 Apr 2015 150,506 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle underside corroded but solid

Pass 29 Jan 2014 142,584 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

boot full making close inspection difficult

Fail 28 Jan 2014 142,588 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

boot full making close inspection difficult

Pass 21 Feb 2013 137,524 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2013 137,523 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2012 128,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front subframe bushes becoming weak

middle and rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 13 Feb 2012 128,707 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front subframe bushes becoming weak

middle and rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2011 121,851 miles

o/s & n/s/r trailing arm top bushes worn

o/s handbrake lever return spring missing

o/s/f anti-roll bar link worn

Pass 21 Jan 2010 115,234 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 115,234 miles

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 108,054 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 108,054 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 101,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r flasher lenses cracked but not showing white light

Fail 29 Jan 2008 101,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r flasher lenses cracked but not showing white light

Pass 20 Feb 2007 92,925 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 92,925 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r chassis leg has cut in it

Pass 16 Feb 2006 83,340 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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W491 MBT is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 W491 MBT, 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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W491 MBT is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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