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M9 HFD

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

85,167 mi
Last recorded85,167 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 HFD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 85,167 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear spring top mountings corroded

Fail 15 May 2024 85,167 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear spring top mountings corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2023 84,475 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 84,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 82,720 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 81,619 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 81,619 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 79,988 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 78,524 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 78,524 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 73,982 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 69,583 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 65,082 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 61,496 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 57,720 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 57,282 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 55,290 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 53,373 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 50,952 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 47,372 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2009 47,372 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2007 43,249 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 36,261 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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M9 HFD is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M9 HFD, 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 M9 HFD registered?

M9 HFD is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is M9 HFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M9 HFD shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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