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V344 HCE

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,212 mi
Last recorded129,212 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV344 HCE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 129,212 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 129,210 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres low

Pass 4 Jan 2013 119,185 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2013 119,185 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 113,415 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 3 Jan 2012 113,415 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 105,582 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 26 Aug 2010 105,582 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 Aug 2009 100,754 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 21 Jul 2008 95,906 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 88,255 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 81,967 miles

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

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

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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V344 HCE is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V344 HCE, 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 V344 HCE registered?

V344 HCE is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V344 HCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V344 HCE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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