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W854 ACY

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

197,115 mi
Last recorded197,115 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW854 ACY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2019 197,115 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 189,273 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 179,870 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear lower rose bushes slight play

Pass 30 Nov 2016 169,139 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 154,676 miles

both rear tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 14 Jul 2014 141,938 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 130,446 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 120,709 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 109,571 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 96,975 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 79,835 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 66,883 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 11 Jul 2007 56,410 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 48,172 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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W854 ACY is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 W854 ACY, 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 W854 ACY registered?

W854 ACY is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W854 ACY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W854 ACY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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