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V349 NGF

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

99,377 mi
Last recorded99,377 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV349 NGF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 99,377 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

oil leak

rear center seat belt missing

water leak

Fail 7 Jan 2016 99,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

oil leak

rear center seat belt missing

water leak

Pass 19 Nov 2014 93,989 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

top engine breather hose broken

Fail 19 Nov 2014 93,989 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

top engine breather hose broken

Pass 9 Jan 2013 80,831 miles

nearside front tyre has a nail in tread

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 9 Jan 2013 80,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre has a nail in tread

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 22 Dec 2011 76,587 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leak

nearside door mirror glass cracked

rear seat belt missing

Pass 22 Dec 2011 76,587 miles

engine oil leak

nearside door mirror glass cracked

rear seat belt missing

Pass 29 Jan 2010 69,281 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Fail 29 Jan 2010 69,281 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 60,921 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front headlight aims on higher limits

both rear lexi pipers weathered

no middle rear seat belt fitted

offside rear tyre cracked on outer wall

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 16 Jan 2009 60,865 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front headlight aims on higher limits

both rear lexi pipers weathered

offside rear tyre cracked on outer wall

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Nov 2007 54,817 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 51,374 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 45,374 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 45,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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V349 NGF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 V349 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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V349 NGF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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