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V761 FAE

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,562 mi
Last recorded113,562 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV761 FAE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 113,562 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 113,557 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 111,751 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 108,352 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 105,630 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 105,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 103,775 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 102,470 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 99,250 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Dec 2014 96,626 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 92,449 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 86,708 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 81,643 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 81,643 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 76,599 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 72,323 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 68,034 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 68,034 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 63,788 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 57,806 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 50,089 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 FAE is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V761 FAE, 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 V761 FAE registered?

V761 FAE is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 January 2000.

Is V761 FAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V761 FAE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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