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S80 STR

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,702 mi
Last recorded153,702 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS80 STR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 153,702 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2012 153,702 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 148,153 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 148,144 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 143,903 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 143,903 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 132,257 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front & rear No plates deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2007 115,204 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre 2mm on inner tread

offside front fog lamp lens missing

rear exhaust deteriorating

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 7 Dec 2006 88,530 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 88,530 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S80 STR is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S80 STR, 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 S80 STR registered?

S80 STR is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 June 2000.

Is S80 STR safe to buy?

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