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A7 FEC

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

116,625 mi
Last recorded116,625 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 FEC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 116,625 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 108,465 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 108,465 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 100,451 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 92,247 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 83,937 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 81,809 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 79,925 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 77,161 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 76,306 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 74,321 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 74,118 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 71,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2013 66,593 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 31 May 2013 66,593 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 2 May 2012 60,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 57,110 miles

ADVISE SOME HANDBAKE TRAVEL

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN .

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

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER EDGE

Oil leak

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY SCORED & PITTED

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 57,110 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

ADVISE SOME HANDBAKE TRAVEL

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN .

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

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER EDGE

Oil leak

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY SCORED & PITTED

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 50,466 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE .

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 44,573 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 41,289 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 38,329 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 32,579 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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A7 FEC is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A7 FEC, 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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A7 FEC is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is A7 FEC safe to buy?

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