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V461 DPR

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,496 mi
Last recorded130,496 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2010
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV461 DPR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2010 130,496 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 130,496 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 119,028 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 119,028 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 105,373 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 105,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 94,957 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 94,957 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 79,132 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 66,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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V461 DPR is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V461 DPR, 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 V461 DPR registered?

V461 DPR is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V461 DPR safe to buy?

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