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V46 GBF

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,805 mi
Last recorded173,805 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV46 GBF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 173,805 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

deterioration on exhaust system

deterioration on rear brake disc

n/s rear light lens slightly damaged

slight wear in n/s and o/s top and bottom rear suspension bushes

slight wear in rear anti roll bar o/s centre bush

windscreen has been damaged by drivers wiper blade

Fail 30 Mar 2011 173,805 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight wear in n/s and o/s top and bottom rear suspension bushes

slight wear in rear anti roll o/s centre bush

Pass 14 Apr 2010 157,287 miles

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

deterioration on exhaust

deterioration on rear brake disc

slight damage on n/s rear light lens

wiper damage on drivers side of windscreen

Pass 14 Apr 2009 135,824 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2008 114,380 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2008 114,380 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2007 104,476 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 97,554 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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V46 GBF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc 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 V46 GBF, 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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V46 GBF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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