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B7 SMK

2000 Saab 9-5 SE

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,870 mi
Last recorded106,870 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5 SE110,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 SMK
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 106,870 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 104,490 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 95,650 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 95,650 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 86,754 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?

Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
9,170
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Direction indicator incorrect colour 74
position lamp(s) not working 72
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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B7 SMK is a 2000 Saab 9-5 SE in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 110,101 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B7 SMK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B7 SMK registered?

B7 SMK is a 2000 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 26 September 2000.

Is B7 SMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 SMK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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