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V726 FDS

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,747 mi
Last recorded156,747 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV726 FDS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 156,747 miles

Offside Front inner drive shaft boot split

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner drive shaft boot split

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 152,629 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

play in both rear hub bushes

Fail 4 Apr 2018 152,628 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

play in both rear hub bushes

Pass 22 Feb 2017 148,123 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

play in both rear hub bushes

Fail 16 Feb 2017 148,023 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

play in both rear hub bushes

Pass 16 Feb 2016 141,834 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 141,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 135,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

play in both rear hub bushes

Pass 18 Feb 2014 126,274 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 117,714 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 114,657 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2011 11,798 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 109,762 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 109,762 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 107,636 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 105,058 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 105,058 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 100,152 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 100,152 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 90,069 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

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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V726 FDS is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V726 FDS, 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 V726 FDS registered?

V726 FDS is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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