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W898 RNP

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

139,623 mi
Last recorded139,623 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW898 RNP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 139,623 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 139,623 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 131,096 miles

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

Front lower sub frame corroded

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

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

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2018 130,420 miles

Front sub lower sub frame corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

slight oil leak

under body corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2017 128,789 miles

both front lower wish bones corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 127,385 miles

both front tyres in poor condition

engine light on

exhaust corroded

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 10 Jul 2015 125,887 miles

slight oil leak from engine

under body corrosion

both front tyres worn on outer edges

exhaust corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2014 123,925 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 119,269 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2013 119,269 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2012 115,463 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 115,463 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 112,497 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 110,956 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 23 Jun 2009 108,921 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 105,910 miles

front discs very worn and have a big lip - boarderline pass

rear discs corroded and visually poor

Pass 6 Jul 2007 101,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 96,236 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 91,809 miles

heavy corrosion to rear exhaust box

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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W898 RNP is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W898 RNP, 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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W898 RNP is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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