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W4 ALG

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,295 mi
Last recorded118,295 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 ALG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 118,295 miles

1 NSR SIDE LIGHT LOOKS BRIGHT

STOP BULB TELL TALE WAS ON BUT ALL BULBS ARE WORKING

THE OSR SEAT BELT CATCH COVER IS BROKEN AND THE CATCH IS SLIGHTLY STIFF TO RELEASE

Pass 14 Jun 2013 112,106 miles

1 NSR SIDE LIGHT LOOKS BRIGHT AND MAY HAVE THE WRONG BULB FITTED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

THE ENGINE OIL IS NEAR THE MIN MARK

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW

THE OSR SEATBELT CATCH IS STIFF TO USE

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW AND THERE IS A SCREW IN THE TREAD

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Jun 2012 105,424 miles

ADDED 1L OF ENGINE TO GET THE OIL INTO THE LEVEL MARKS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 105,424 miles

ADDED 1L OF ENGINE TO GET THE OIL INTO THE LEVEL MARKS

Pass 20 Jun 2011 98,123 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE GETTING LOW AND ARE WORN MORE ON THE INNER EDGES

Pass 18 Jun 2010 91,293 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 80,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 80,887 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 72,615 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 64,956 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 60,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 60,210 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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W4 ALG is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W4 ALG, 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 W4 ALG registered?

W4 ALG is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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