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V622 HDU

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,896 mi
Last recorded189,896 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV622 HDU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 189,896 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 189,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 185,383 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/r tyre wearing badly inside edge

outer sills covered

slight play both rear top void bushs

Pass 18 Apr 2012 182,119 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/r tyre wearing badly inside edge

outer sills covered

slight play n/s/r bottem void bush

slight play o/s/r top void bush

Fail 16 Apr 2012 182,119 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

o/s/r tyre wearing badly inside edge

outer sills covered

slight play n/s/r bottem void bush

slight play o/s/r top void bush

Pass 19 Oct 2010 177,139 miles

n/s/r bottem void bush slight play

o/s/r top void bush slight play

outer sills have covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2010 177,139 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine oil leak

n/s/r bottem void bush slight play

o/s/r top void bush slight play

outer sills have covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2009 162,949 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r top void bushes have slight play

oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2009 162,765 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r and o/s/r top void bushes have slight play

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2008 146,168 miles

N/S/R TOP VOID BUSH SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 20 Sep 2007 137,732 miles

N/S/R TOP VOID BUSH SLIGHT PLAY

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHT MS SHAPED

O/S/R TYRE TREAD STARTING TO GET LOW

Pass 29 Sep 2006 126,992 miles

N/S/R TOP SUSPENSION EYE BUSH SLIGHT PLAY

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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V622 HDU is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V622 HDU, 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 V622 HDU registered?

V622 HDU is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 February 2000.

Is V622 HDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V622 HDU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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