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V618 FSX

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

180,932 mi
Last recorded180,932 miles
Recorded on25 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV618 FSX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2015 180,932 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 167,023 miles

o/s rear upper hub bush has slight play

Fail 17 Jun 2014 167,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s rear upper hub bush has slight play

Pass 5 Jun 2013 153,305 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 144,321 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 133,166 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 125,762 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 121,936 miles
Pass 5 May 2008 120,377 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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V618 FSX is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V618 FSX, 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 V618 FSX registered?

V618 FSX is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V618 FSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V618 FSX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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