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S44 BVO

2000 Saab 9-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

112,723 mi
Last recorded112,723 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 BVO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 112,723 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 108,840 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 108,540 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 108,537 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside All direction indicators not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 107,845 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2020 106,897 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 11 Mar 2019 103,330 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 103,285 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 100,821 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 99,536 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 99,536 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 96,867 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both rear upper outer rose joint bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s hanbrake cable return spring broken/missing

Fail 10 Oct 2015 96,867 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both rear upper outer rose joint bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s hanbrake cable return spring broken/missing

registration plate deteriorated both (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 94,115 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 18 Sep 2014 94,115 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Sep 2013 89,913 miles

N/s/f wheel bearing has slight ruffness when rotated.

N/s/tyre has screws/nails within tread.

O/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear(Both sides) upper suspension bushes have slight play.

Pass 15 Sep 2012 84,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 79,885 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front discs corroded & worn

front tyres low

rear discs corroded & worn

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 74,085 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 68,878 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 64,740 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 57,372 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 52,878 miles

front tyres worn on edges. †rear silencer rusty and skin falling apart.

Pass 20 Sep 2005 47,168 miles

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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S44 BVO is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 S44 BVO, 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 S44 BVO registered?

S44 BVO is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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