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W794 PNP

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

65,335 mi
Last recorded65,335 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW794 PNP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 65,335 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 65,043 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 56,363 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 54,540 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Jun 2015 54,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Jul 2014 52,864 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f spot light insecure

o/s & n/s/f tyres wearing on edges (check pressures)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 52,864 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f spot light insecure

o/s & n/s/f tyres wearing on edges (check pressures)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 51,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f spot light loose in bumper

Fail 24 Jul 2013 51,201 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f spot light loose in bumper

Pass 16 Jul 2012 48,850 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 47,474 miles

bolts missing and loose from exhaust safety bracket.

n/s inner cv gaiter split and leaking grease.

Fail 1 Aug 2011 47,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bolts missing and loose from exhaust safety bracket.

n/s inner cv gaiter split and leaking grease.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 45,444 miles

n/s inner cv gaiter split

Fail 27 Jul 2010 45,437 miles

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

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

n/s inner cv gaiter split

Pass 6 Aug 2009 43,274 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

main beam tell tale not working

slight engine oil leak

tracking

Fail 6 Aug 2009 43,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

main beam tell tale not working

slight engine oil leak

tracking

Fail 12 Aug 2008 40,572 miles

215/55/16w

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

osf tyre bald on inner edge and on legal 1.6mm limit and tracking

small split in ns inner cv boot

Pass 12 Aug 2008 40,572 miles

215/55/16w

Oil leak

osf tyre bald on inner edge and on legal 1.6mm limit and tracking

small split in ns inner cv boot

Pass 28 Aug 2007 37,910 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 37,866 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Slight engine oil leaks.

Slight scratch on screen from wiper blade.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 34,921 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 34,921 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W794 PNP is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W794 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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W794 PNP is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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