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V153 OWC

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

204,585 mi
Last recorded204,585 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV153 OWC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 204,585 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 204,543 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 202,575 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2016 197,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2015 192,846 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 187,690 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 181,582 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 175,481 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 166,494 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 159,560 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 8 Apr 2010 159,560 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2009 155,383 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 155,383 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 153,023 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/r has slight brake fluctuation

Fail 8 Jul 2008 152,665 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 140,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 123,605 miles

(6) Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 22 Jun 2005 105,036 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit.

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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V153 OWC is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V153 OWC, 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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V153 OWC is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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