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V761 EFS

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

103,951 mi
Last recorded103,951 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV761 EFS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 May 2023 103,951 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached securing bolt missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 28 May 2022 102,512 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2022 102,512 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 101,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2021 101,044 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2020 100,152 miles
Fail 25 May 2020 100,152 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 97,338 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 95,136 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 92,474 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 92,474 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 May 2016 90,179 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 88,735 miles

Offside Rear floor starting to corrode beside grommet

Pass 12 Dec 2014 85,014 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 84,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 81,692 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 77,648 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 72,401 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 66,122 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 66,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 60,431 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 55,971 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 52,418 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 48,541 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 45,213 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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V761 EFS is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 V761 EFS, 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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V761 EFS is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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