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V151 HKW

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,079 mi
Last recorded143,079 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV151 HKW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2019 143,079 miles

Brake fluid contaminated and low (1.8 (a))

Emissions not tested due to oil level and leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front discs poor condition advise asap

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat back slightly loose

both rear tyres bald on inner edge

rear pads getting low

Pass 9 May 2018 129,645 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 122,675 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 122,553 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 122,291 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 121,580 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 120,252 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 118,428 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front selt belt fraying

Pass 28 Jan 2011 113,460 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 113,454 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre worn out of shape

Pass 30 Jan 2010 106,017 miles

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

both front lower suspension arms have surface corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2009 97,874 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear tyres - edges wearing

Pass 1 Feb 2008 92,386 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 92,385 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 May 2007 89,666 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 79,124 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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V151 HKW is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V151 HKW, 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 V151 HKW registered?

V151 HKW is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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