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C3 MTM

2000 Saab 9-5

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,104 mi
Last recorded122,104 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 MTM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 122,104 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 121,988 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 121,987 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 121,937 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 121,936 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s rear lower arm joints

Pass 23 Aug 2016 121,935 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 121,932 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 121,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 107,505 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 85,949 miles

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

engine mil on at time of test

Fail 10 Sep 2012 85,949 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine mil on at time of test

Pass 23 Sep 2010 82,326 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 75,727 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 66,943 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 66,943 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 60,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2005 53,921 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 53,921 miles

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

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

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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C3 MTM is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C3 MTM, 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 C3 MTM registered?

C3 MTM is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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