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V348 NGF

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,328 mi
Last recorded128,328 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV348 NGF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 128,328 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

towball missing, electric socket tie wrapped to bracket

Fail 4 Apr 2016 128,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

towball missing, electric socket tie wrapped to bracket

Pass 3 Apr 2015 123,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2014 116,191 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 116,191 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 112,082 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2013 112,082 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2013 101,708 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 91,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 91,023 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 81,916 miles

nsr rear outer lamp holed but not shoiwing white light

offside front antiroll bar link lower balljoint rubber split

Pass 4 Feb 2010 72,152 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 61,724 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 61,724 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 51,145 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 43,220 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 43,208 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 33,237 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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V348 NGF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V348 NGF, 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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V348 NGF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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