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W89 DPU

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,468 mi
Last recorded170,468 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW89 DPU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 170,468 miles

oil leak\possible coolant leak\loose hose at back of engine

rear number plate slightly deteriorated\front suspension components corroding\exhaust corroding\rear brake discs worn scored pitted and corroded\brake pipes corroding

Fail 11 Oct 2013 170,468 miles

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

oil leak\possible coolant leak\loose hose at back of engine

rear number plate slightly deteriorated\front suspension components corroding\exhaust corroding\rear brake discs worn scored pitted and corroded\brake pipes corroding

Fail 18 Oct 2012 160,274 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 160,274 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 152,246 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 152,246 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 144,938 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 140,032 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 134,677 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 127,538 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 121,068 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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W89 DPU is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red 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 W89 DPU, 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 W89 DPU registered?

W89 DPU is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 June 2000.

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