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V431 DMR

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

169,758 mi
Last recorded169,758 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV431 DMR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 169,758 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 169,758 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 10 May 2010 165,078 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 165,078 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 140,410 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 May 2009 140,410 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 124,080 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 124,080 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 May 2007 99,648 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 82,960 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 9 May 2006 82,960 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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V431 DMR is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V431 DMR, 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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What year was V431 DMR registered?

V431 DMR is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V431 DMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V431 DMR shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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