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A14 LFS

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,060 mi
Last recorded81,060 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 LFS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 81,060 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 70,345 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 69,659 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 67,494 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 65,162 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 65,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 62,893 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 62,882 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 62,882 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2013 62,118 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2012 59,257 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 59,257 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 56,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 54,515 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 54,515 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 52,829 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 52,829 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 50,664 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 48,335 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 42,347 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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A14 LFS is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A14 LFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A14 LFS registered?

A14 LFS is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 November 2000.

Is A14 LFS safe to buy?

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