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V785 SOK

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,271 mi
Last recorded95,271 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV785 SOK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 95,271 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking sidewall

Fail 18 Mar 2014 95,271 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking sidewall

Pass 18 Mar 2013 94,865 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 90,464 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 90,463 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 86,033 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 80,709 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 79,918 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r shock weaping fluid

Pass 12 Dec 2008 74,735 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 74,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front and both rear tyres worn too limits//

Pass 29 Nov 2007 68,392 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 61,994 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 54,067 miles

exhaust corroded//

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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V785 SOK is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V785 SOK, 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 V785 SOK registered?

V785 SOK is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V785 SOK safe to buy?

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