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V754 ODA

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

99,829 mi
Last recorded99,829 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV754 ODA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 99,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Under body coated in sealant

Pass 24 Sep 2024 98,662 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underseal heavily applied

Fail 28 Jun 2024 98,660 miles

Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both side sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 97,109 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 97,109 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 93,185 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 88,574 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 84,874 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 81,759 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 78,970 miles

brake pipes a little rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2016 71,120 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 63,763 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 63,653 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight rusty main brake pipes

Pass 28 Jun 2014 55,163 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 55,163 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 46,558 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 44,030 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 43,813 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 43,117 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 42,517 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 40,747 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 38,522 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 35,261 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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V754 ODA is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 V754 ODA, 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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V754 ODA is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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