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H1 OLD

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

128,567 mi
Last recorded128,567 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 OLD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 128,567 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 127,611 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 126,940 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 126,489 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 125,831 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 125,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2021 125,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2020 124,425 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 123,586 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 123,586 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 122,170 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 119,100 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 115,392 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 111,512 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 108,562 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 106,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 104,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 17 May 2011 100,571 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 96,150 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 90,776 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 85,410 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2007 78,820 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 73,374 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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H1 OLD 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 91.3%.

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 H1 OLD, 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 H1 OLD registered?

H1 OLD is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is H1 OLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H1 OLD shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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