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V391 YFE

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,660 mi
Last recorded98,660 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV391 YFE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 98,660 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perished between tread

nearside front brake disc corroded

offside rear tyre and splits on inner sidewall but not exposing cords

Fail 4 Sep 2012 98,657 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perished between tread

nearside front brake disc corroded

offside rear tyre and splits on inner sidewall but not exposing cords

Pass 17 Aug 2011 92,526 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 83,868 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 77,244 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 69,340 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 60,609 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 60,609 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pivot locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre close to limit and perished

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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V391 YFE is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V391 YFE, 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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V391 YFE is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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