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V394 NGF

2000 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,985 mi
Last recorded91,985 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2009
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV394 NGF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2009 91,985 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 89,733 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 85,604 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 78,024 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 78,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2005 67,511 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2005 67,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V394 NGF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V394 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V394 NGF registered?

V394 NGF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V394 NGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V394 NGF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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