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V536 FEU

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,953 mi
Last recorded123,953 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV536 FEU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 123,953 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)

Oil leak

high level brake light was intermittant,but has corrected itself

n/s/f tyre has long cut on sidewall (no cords are exposed)

o/s/r inner sidelight not working

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 10 Sep 2013 123,953 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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)

Oil leak

high level brake light was intermittant,but has corrected itself

n/s/f tyre has long cut on sidewall (no cords are exposed)

o/s/r inner sidelight not working

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2012 120,558 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 114,486 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 114,107 miles

Engine oil reading min on the dip stick.

Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure.

Oil leak

Slight blue smoke during emission test.

Split vacuume pipe in the engine bay.

Fail 19 Aug 2010 114,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine oil reading min on the dip stick.

Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure.

Oil leak

Slight blue smoke during emission test.

Split vacuume pipe in the engine bay.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 102,507 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 84,703 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 84,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 78,050 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 71,028 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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V536 FEU is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V536 FEU, 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 V536 FEU registered?

V536 FEU is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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