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W796 MHN

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,498 mi
Last recorded142,498 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW796 MHN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 142,498 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 140,837 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 139,791 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front both wishbones slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2016 139,789 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front both wishbones slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2015 138,530 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 138,530 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 135,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 132,039 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 128,649 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 124,163 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 121,017 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 116,716 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 112,666 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

hazard lamp switch slightly loose

Pass 13 Jul 2007 107,587 miles

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

Nearside 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 7 Aug 2006 103,883 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 103,883 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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W796 MHN is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W796 MHN, 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 W796 MHN registered?

W796 MHN is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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