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W905 AAY

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,013 mi
Last recorded174,013 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW905 AAY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 174,013 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 25 Jun 2013 174,013 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 4 Jun 2012 157,857 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 145,464 miles

both number plates slightly deteriated

rear exhaust starting to corrode

slight damage to front screen but does not affect view to front

Fail 14 Sep 2010 145,463 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 140,002 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 132,586 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 119,607 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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W905 AAY is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W905 AAY, 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 W905 AAY registered?

W905 AAY is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 April 2000.

Is W905 AAY safe to buy?

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