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W811 YJE

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

154,789 mi
Last recorded154,789 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW811 YJE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 154,789 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 140,370 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 132,447 miles

N/s/r Tyre loosing Shape

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 125,201 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 115,278 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 105,504 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 98,581 miles

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

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

rear brake hose ferruels slightly corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2008 98,581 miles

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

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

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

rear brake hose ferruels slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2007 88,831 miles

one of the main brake pipes is very rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2006 78,663 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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W811 YJE is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W811 YJE, 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 W811 YJE registered?

W811 YJE is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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