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W823 RVO

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

125,620 mi
Last recorded125,620 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW823 RVO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 125,620 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 125,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 124,611 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 123,435 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 122,179 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 120,520 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 118,010 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 118,006 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 113,733 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 110,636 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 110,620 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floorpan (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 106,388 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 102,797 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 99,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

towing electrics not tested as covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2012 96,475 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 94,059 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 89,226 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 84,896 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 78,438 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 78,431 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 10 Feb 2007 72,099 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 67,009 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 58,793 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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W823 RVO is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W823 RVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W823 RVO registered?

W823 RVO is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W823 RVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W823 RVO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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