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A11 VBA

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

143,096 mi
Last recorded143,096 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 VBA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 143,096 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak on flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed inner arch liner insecure rubbing on brake hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 143,096 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak on flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed inner arch liner insecure rubbing on brake hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 139,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded, (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 135,258 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corrded

Fail 15 Jul 2019 135,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corrded

Pass 16 Jul 2018 128,789 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 128,619 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 126,846 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 125,635 miles

abs rings are rusty

front wishbones are rusty

osr brake pipe is rusty

slight movement in the rear trailing arm bushes

slight play in the rear hub bushes

Fail 3 Aug 2015 121,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front suspention wishbones are very rusty

slight play in the nsr hub bushes

Pass 3 Aug 2015 121,957 miles

front suspention wishbones are very rusty

slight play in the nsr hub bushes

Pass 11 Aug 2014 116,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes need cleaning up

brake fluid is black

handbrake is very slightly out of balance

Pass 17 Aug 2013 112,332 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2013 112,332 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 108,023 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 104,996 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 97,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 88,074 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 80,104 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 80,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 73,192 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 63,600 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 54,030 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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A11 VBA is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 107,425 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 A11 VBA, 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 A11 VBA registered?

A11 VBA is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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