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W801 SVG

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

132,257 mi
Last recorded132,257 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW801 SVG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 132,257 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Corrosion to rear suspension

Rear Rear body holed/ corroded at bumper vents

Fail 5 Mar 2024 132,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Axle flexy pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Axle flexy pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Corrosion to rear suspension

Rear Rear body holed/ corroded at bumper vents

Pass 13 Feb 2023 130,194 miles

Covers preventing inspection of sills.

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened On strut. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened On strut. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 129,846 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 129,465 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 129,346 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 128,348 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 125,875 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 122,255 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 118,945 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 115,412 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 111,176 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 106,504 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 101,810 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 97,032 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 91,242 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 84,019 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 79,163 miles

Both front tyres worn to 3mm

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Both rear brake discs worn and rusted

Both rear tyres worn low on inner tread sholders

Exhaust system very rusty at seams, welded joints and back box casing

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Offside headlamp glass damaged

Offside rear indicator faded slightly

Fail 8 Feb 2008 79,163 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both front tyres worn to 3mm

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Both rear brake discs worn and rusted

Both rear tyres worn low on inner tread sholders

Exhaust system very rusty at seams, welded joints and back box casing

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Offside headlamp glass damaged

Offside rear indicator faded slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2007 69,936 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Both front to rear steel brake pipes rusted and degrading

Both rear brake discs rusted on friction surface edges and discoloured

Both rear indicators faded slightly

Exhaust system very rusty

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Offside headlamp lense damaged

Rear number plate degrading

Pass 29 Mar 2006 59,180 miles

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

both front wipers split †

o/s/headlamp lens chipped

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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W801 SVG is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 W801 SVG, 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 W801 SVG registered?

W801 SVG is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W801 SVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W801 SVG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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