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W678 DAC

2000 Saab 9-5 SE

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,979 mi
Last recorded159,979 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5 SE110,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW678 DAC
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2009 159,979 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 155,493 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 155,492 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

rear tyres pitted wearing un-even

Pass 26 Sep 2006 146,470 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?

Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
9,170
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Direction indicator incorrect colour 74
position lamp(s) not working 72
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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W678 DAC is a 2000 Saab 9-5 SE in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 110,101 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W678 DAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W678 DAC registered?

W678 DAC is a 2000 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W678 DAC safe to buy?

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