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W776 YKM

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

227,243 mi
Last recorded227,243 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW776 YKM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 227,243 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 214,471 miles

engine management light on

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Nov 2013 214,462 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge.

rear brake discs rusty.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 196,490 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 176,563 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 157,812 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 157,804 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 143,705 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 123,475 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 97,157 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 72,807 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 60,371 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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W776 YKM 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 83.3%.

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 W776 YKM, 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 W776 YKM registered?

W776 YKM is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 May 2000.

Is W776 YKM safe to buy?

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