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W766 CBO

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,397 mi
Last recorded172,397 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW766 CBO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 172,397 miles

Engine management light on

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 172,397 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine management light on

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 165,472 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2018 156,923 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 145,858 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 136,240 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 124,588 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 124,588 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 117,054 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 117,054 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 111,888 miles

N/S REAR TYRE SMOOTH INSIDE EDGE

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 105,217 miles

PLASTIC COVER MISSING FROM REAR CENTRE SEAT BELT CLASP / CLASP OPERATION OK.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 97,786 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 91,161 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 83,431 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 77,047 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 70,879 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 64,087 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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W766 CBO is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 W766 CBO, 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 W766 CBO registered?

W766 CBO is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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