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V46 MPP

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

184,266 mi
Last recorded184,266 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV46 MPP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 184,266 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

crack in front windscreen but not in drivers view of the road

creaking from nearside and offside front suspension top mounts area

engine cooling fan noisy

engine management light on

front exhaust flerxi deteoriated

slight corrosion nearside and offside rear chassis rails

Fail 13 Apr 2018 184,265 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

crack in front windscreen but not in drivers view of the road

creaking from nearside and offside front suspension top mounts area

engine cooling fan noisy

engine management light on

front exhaust flerxi deteoriated

offside front wiper poor

slight corrosion nearside and offside rear chassis rails

Pass 5 Apr 2017 184,087 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasssis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

crack in front windscreen but not in druivers view of the road

engine management light on

front exhaust flexi deteoriated

offside front washer jet not working

Fail 5 Apr 2017 184,087 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure glass falls off when you close the door (8.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasssis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

crack in front windscreen but not in druivers view of the road

engine management light on

front exhaust flexi deteoriated

offside front washer jet not working

Pass 9 Apr 2016 183,672 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

crack in front windscreen but not in drivers view of the road

damage down nearside of vechicle

Fail 8 Apr 2016 183,672 miles

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

Offside Front Upper engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail nut and cup missing (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

crack in front windscreen but not in drivers view of the road

damage down nearside of vechicle

Pass 25 Jul 2015 183,259 miles

DAMAGE DOWN NEARSIDE OF VEHICLE

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

STRONG ADVISE CRACK IN FRONT WINDSCREEN BUT NOT IN DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Fail 16 Jul 2015 183,256 miles

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

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

DAMAGE DOWN NEARSIDE OF VEHICLE

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

STRONG ADVISE CRACK IN FRONT WINDSCREEN BUT NOT IN DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Pass 11 Apr 2014 174,842 miles

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside of engine oily

slight judder nearside and offside front brakes in rollers

Fail 10 Apr 2014 174,840 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

offside of engine oily

offside rear parking breake aplication uneaven to nearside

slight judder nearside and offside front brakes in rollers

Pass 12 Apr 2013 163,220 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

STRONG ADVISE CRACK IN FRONT WINDSCREEN NOT IN DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

cut in outer sidewall nearside rear

offside front windscreen washer weak

offside front wiper poor

Fail 12 Apr 2013 163,217 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

STRONG ADVISE CRACK IN FRONT WINDSCREEN NOT IN DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

cut in outer sidewall nearside rear

offside front windscreen washer weak

offside front wiper poor

Pass 10 Apr 2012 153,060 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

crack in front windscreen out of drivers view of the road

offside of engine oily

Fail 10 Apr 2012 153,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

crack in front windscreen out of drivers view of the road

offside of engine oily

Pass 12 Apr 2011 143,693 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

crack in front windscreen out of drivers view of the road

sump of engine oily

Fail 11 Apr 2011 143,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

crack in front windscreen out of drivers view of the road

sump of engine oily

Pass 8 Apr 2010 132,842 miles

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

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

STRONG ADVISE crack out of swept area in front windscreen

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

nearside rear handbrake returning spring broken

Fail 8 Apr 2010 132,842 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

STRONG ADVISE crack out of swept area in front windscreen

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

nearside rear handbrake returning spring broken

Fail 19 Mar 2009 122,066 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

crack in front windscreen out of swept area

Pass 19 Mar 2009 122,066 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

crack in front windscreen out of swept area

Pass 2 Apr 2008 109,876 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 94,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 94,994 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 82,274 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 MPP is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 V46 MPP, 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 MPP is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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