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V565 HEB

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

175,863 mi
Last recorded175,863 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV565 HEB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 175,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges, on 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape inner tread, on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner / wearing outer edges, on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded / holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape inner tread, on 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded / delaminating / slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Aug 2025 169,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor corroded next to gromit (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 162,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREADS. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

OIL LEAKS.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear FLOOR PAN CORRODED,NEXT TO RUBBER GROMET.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUB FRAME MOUNTING. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective SILENCER CORRODED. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 162,268 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREADS. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

OIL LEAKS.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear FLOOR PAN CORRODED,NEXT TO RUBBER GROMET.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUB FRAME MOUNTING. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective SILENCER CORRODED. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 154,568 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan corroded and holed directly to side of drain hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer chassis holed by side of fuel tank, not considered excessive due to inner chassis section intact (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 146,989 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 139,219 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion forming next to sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 139,219 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion forming next to sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 137,175 miles

Offside Rear Corrosion around floor drain seal

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Trailing arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 134,179 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust casing corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and floorpan drain bung area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 128,112 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 121,550 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 116,112 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER CASING CORRODED

Pass 21 Dec 2015 108,853 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 108,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 103,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 97,194 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 92,734 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 87,356 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 82,306 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 77,284 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 71,154 miles

offside steering rack gaiter weaping

Pass 14 Jan 2008 68,196 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 63,131 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 56,638 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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V565 HEB is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 V565 HEB, 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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V565 HEB is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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