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V42 GBF

2000 Saab 9-5 SE

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,384 mi
Last recorded78,384 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2006
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5 SE110,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV42 GBF
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2006 78,384 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 63,233 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 63,213 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?

Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
9,170
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Direction indicator incorrect colour 74
position lamp(s) not working 72
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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V42 GBF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 SE in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 110,101 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V42 GBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V42 GBF registered?

V42 GBF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V42 GBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V42 GBF shows 3 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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