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W886 PRF

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,009 mi
Last recorded95,009 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW886 PRF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 95,009 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper rose joint slight play

Nearside Rear brake bake plate corroded

hand brake cable return springs missing

Fail 21 Nov 2017 95,009 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear floor (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper rose joint slight play

Nearside Rear brake bake plate corroded

hand brake cable return springs missing

Pass 19 Nov 2016 89,112 miles

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

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to both front lower arms

slight corrosion to rear discs

Pass 19 Nov 2015 80,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear hand brake return spring missing

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2014 72,576 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

sill cover fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2013 65,639 miles

gear box mount/stabiliser bar bush worn

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2012 62,396 miles

gear box mount/stabilizer bar bush worn

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2011 58,166 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2010 54,099 miles

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2009 50,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 50,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 46,735 miles

Engine oil on min, mark on dipstick.

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge.

Rear doors not opening from inside.

Pass 13 Dec 2007 43,672 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 43,653 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 40,358 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 37,715 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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W886 PRF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W886 PRF, 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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W886 PRF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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