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W819 BAN

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,002 mi
Last recorded159,002 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW819 BAN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 159,002 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2009 142,314 miles

Both Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 142,314 miles

Both Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 128,848 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 117,535 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 107,343 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front number plate marked

Pass 13 Nov 2006 107,343 miles

Front number plate marked

Pass 14 Jul 2005 102,706 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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W819 BAN is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W819 BAN, 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 W819 BAN registered?

W819 BAN is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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