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W895 VNY

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,031 mi
Last recorded105,031 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW895 VNY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 105,031 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Fail 14 Oct 2013 105,031 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 11 Jan 2012 103,347 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2012 103,347 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2010 90,293 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2009 82,538 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2008 74,745 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2008 74,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2007 66,690 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 58,561 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 49,187 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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W895 VNY is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W895 VNY, 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 W895 VNY registered?

W895 VNY is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W895 VNY safe to buy?

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