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W84 OSL

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,540 mi
Last recorded56,540 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW84 OSL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 56,540 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

parking brake sticking slightly

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Jul 2021 56,240 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 56,240 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 56,137 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 55,926 miles

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

Offside Rear brake has a slight bind

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 55,365 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 53,808 miles

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

Offside Rear brake has a slight bind

exhaust back box corroded but no leaks at time of test

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front to rear brake pipe at tank slightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2014 52,661 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 51,872 miles

offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2012 50,710 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 49,556 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 49,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 46,465 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 44,476 miles

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

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

alloys scored

engine oil leak

o/s/r + n/s/r trailing arm bush slight play

various brake pipes rusty

Fail 8 Dec 2009 44,476 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

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

alloys scored

engine oil leak

o/s/r + n/s/r trailing arm bush slight play

various brake pipes rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2008 42,314 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 41,261 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 40,125 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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W84 OSL is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W84 OSL, 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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W84 OSL is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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