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W791 BKN

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,571 mi
Last recorded177,571 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW791 BKN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2013 177,571 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 176,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 166,125 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake disks worn

rear brake disks slightly scored

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

unable to check hidden brake components

Pass 31 Jul 2009 149,766 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front & rear reg plates damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2009 149,766 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front & rear reg plates damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2008 134,788 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 134,788 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 119,729 miles

Engine management light on

both front wheels buckled.

front brake pads 70% worn

front offside fog light cracked.

Fail 27 Jul 2007 119,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

engine management light on

front brake pads 70% worn.

offside front fog light cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2006 103,614 miles

O/S/F wheel arch liner damaged.

Rear brake discs slightly deteriated.

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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W791 BKN is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W791 BKN, 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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W791 BKN is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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