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V717 CVV

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,635 mi
Last recorded126,635 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV717 CVV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 126,635 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside main beam light not working and main beam warning lamp not working? vehicle still has 2 headlamps on when switch to main beam.

nearside rear marker light,2 bulbs fitted only 1 working?

Fail 19 Jan 2012 126,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine breather pipe broken,top of engine area?

nearside main beam light not working and main beam warning lamp not working? vehicle still has 2 headlamps on when switch to main beam.

nearside rear marker light,2 bulbs fitted only 1 working?

Pass 21 Dec 2010 109,000 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 109,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 94,425 miles

very slight play in nearside rear suspension

Pass 27 Nov 2008 80,793 miles

managment light on

o/s/r wheel very slight buckle

some damage to n/s/r tyre wall

Fail 27 Nov 2008 80,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

managment light on

n/s/f tyre worn slick on inner edge

o/s/r wheel very slight buckle

some damage to n/s/r tyre wall

Pass 10 Dec 2007 69,161 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 58,138 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 46,266 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 46,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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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V717 CVV is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V717 CVV, 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 V717 CVV registered?

V717 CVV is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 February 2000.

Is V717 CVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V717 CVV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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