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W89 YRV

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,511 mi
Last recorded110,511 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW89 YRV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2010 110,511 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside mirror insecure

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2009 99,736 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside door mirror cracked

sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2009 99,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside door mirror cracked

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2008 90,350 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

nearside wiper has slight movement on arm, still secure

Fail 4 Aug 2008 90,350 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

brake warning lamp on

engine management light on

nearside wiper has slight movement on arm, still secure

Pass 8 Aug 2007 79,923 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

o/s/f fog light damaged

sills cover by plastic trims

Pass 8 Aug 2006 69,707 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Sills covered by trims. †Both rear tyres slightly out of shape.

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 YRV is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YRV, 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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W89 YRV is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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