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W812 FOL

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,106 mi
Last recorded130,106 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW812 FOL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 130,106 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all floors corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2022 130,083 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all floors corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2016 116,358 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 100,710 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2014 84,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Mar 2014 84,429 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 May 2012 75,670 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres mishaped and inner edges worn

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear upper rose joint has slight play

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 15 May 2012 75,968 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres mishaped and inner edges worn

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear upper rose joint has slight play

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 May 2011 66,630 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 58,387 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 49,763 miles

advise both rear tyres low on tread 2mmm (21555x16 vr )

Pass 9 May 2008 40,891 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 32,071 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 23,439 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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W812 FOL is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W812 FOL, 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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W812 FOL is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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