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W771 PNP

2000 Saab 9-5

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,542 mi
Last recorded163,542 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW771 PNP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 163,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 2.0.MM. 215/55/ZR16/97W. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 163,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 2.0.MM. 215/55/ZR16/97W. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 156,981 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 150,252 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 150,252 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 141,986 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 137,358 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 133,102 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 133,102 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 131,700 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 131,699 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 126,086 miles

o/s front tyre wearing low 3.0mm.front brake discs slightly worn and lipped,but can be refaced.slight corrosion to steel brake pipes in various places.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 118,456 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 111,855 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 111,855 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 104,643 miles

front reg plate starting to deteriorate

nsr tyre on legal 1.6mm limit[215/55/16v]

service light on

Pass 22 Feb 2007 97,113 miles

front reg plate starting to deteriorate

nsf tyre bald on outer edge[215/55/16w]

osr tyre on 2mm

tracking

Pass 28 Feb 2006 87,936 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 87,936 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

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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W771 PNP is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W771 PNP, 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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W771 PNP is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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