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W769 BOM

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,620 mi
Last recorded155,620 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW769 BOM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 155,620 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear light lens

Pass 18 May 2010 149,390 miles

Front number plate in poor condition.

Fail 17 May 2010 149,383 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front number plate in poor condition.

Pass 28 May 2009 144,522 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

plastic sill covers fitted, unable to carry out full inspection.

Fail 27 May 2009 144,521 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate in poor condition

plastic sill covers fitted, unable to carry out full inspection.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 138,980 miles

Front grill insecure

Front number plate in poor condition.

Plastic sill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection.

Rear exhaust box in poor condition.

Pass 23 May 2007 133,107 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 133,107 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

high beam stop light not working

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 17 May 2006 129,189 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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W769 BOM 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 66.7%.

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 W769 BOM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W769 BOM registered?

W769 BOM is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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