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V784 EGV

2000 Saab 9-5

White Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,791 mi
Last recorded118,791 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV784 EGV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 118,791 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall splitting

Offside handbrake return spring insicure

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres cut on outer sidewalls

corrosion on rear chassis sections

sill covers fitted

slight cuts in n/s rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 20 Dec 2017 118,790 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing excessivley (7.3.A.1)

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides and worn on inner edges (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall splitting

Offside handbrake return spring insicure

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres cut on outer sidewalls

corrosion on rear chassis sections

exhaust heat shield insicure

sill covers fitted

slight cuts in n/s rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 22 Apr 2016 112,845 miles

Centre Front advise exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure at time of test,

Centre Front advise slight leak on exhaust,

Nearside Front advise abnormal wear inside of tyre,

Nearside Front advise child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Offside Front advise abnormal wear inside of tyre,

advise oil leak engine,

Fail 20 Apr 2016 112,830 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Centre Front advise exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure at time of test,

Centre Front advise slight leak on exhaust,

Nearside Front advise abnormal wear inside of tyre,

Nearside Front advise child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

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

Offside Front advise abnormal wear inside of tyre,

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

advise oil leak engine,

Pass 13 Apr 2015 104,569 miles

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

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

Unable to remove top engine cover to see fuel pipes.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 100,628 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 95,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 95,190 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2012 90,481 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 85,055 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 85,055 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 80,832 miles

front number plate obscuring

Pass 24 Apr 2009 78,138 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 73,882 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 68,778 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 62,960 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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V784 EGV is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in White with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V784 EGV, 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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V784 EGV is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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