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W815 ADC

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

171,060 mi
Last recorded171,060 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW815 ADC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 171,060 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

boot floor has corrosion hole but outside prescribed areas

has been welded in places on arches and under body

has got thick underseal in places

has slight corrosion under body, arches and sills

Fail 17 Apr 2023 171,044 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

boot floor has corrosion hole but outside prescribed areas

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Pass 27 Apr 2022 167,548 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 167,548 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 167,218 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 165,316 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slightly chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 165,316 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slightly chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 161,844 miles

o/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 2 Jan 2019 161,839 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounts missing 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 8 Dec 2017 160,475 miles

EML On

Hand brake return springs missing on pivots

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 Dec 2017 160,470 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

EML On

Hand brake return springs missing on pivots

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 30 Nov 2017 160,469 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 158,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 158,218 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 150,248 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2014 144,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2014 144,640 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2013 135,804 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 130,014 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 130,014 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 120,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 120,051 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 6 Dec 2010 112,112 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 112,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 106,047 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 96,558 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 88,631 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 80,302 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

nail in tyre

oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2006 80,302 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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W815 ADC is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 W815 ADC, 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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W815 ADC is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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