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V526 EAP

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,913 mi
Last recorded147,913 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV526 EAP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2012 147,913 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2011 138,391 miles

O/S/R Tyre perished and split in tread.

Rear tyres worn.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 127,827 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2009 120,681 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 115,064 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 107,335 miles

chip in screen

Pass 1 Jun 2006 100,720 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

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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V526 EAP is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V526 EAP, 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 V526 EAP registered?

V526 EAP is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V526 EAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V526 EAP shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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