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W833 BAN

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,819 mi
Last recorded173,819 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW833 BAN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 173,819 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 173,818 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 167,199 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 167,199 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 158,732 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 158,732 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 149,323 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 136,648 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 121,339 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded and theapplication slightly uneven

Pass 20 Apr 2010 120,143 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 118,157 miles

Rear tyres heavily cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2008 114,754 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 111,033 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

headlamp protectors fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2006 97,736 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 97,736 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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W833 BAN is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W833 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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W833 BAN is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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