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V795 PGS

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

220,974 mi
Last recorded220,974 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV795 PGS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 220,974 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 215,218 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 215,140 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 208,040 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 199,449 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2014 199,449 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2013 192,415 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 182,753 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 182,753 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 173,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 173,487 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 157,084 miles

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

bonnet struts weak

Fail 20 Nov 2010 157,084 miles

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

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

bonnet struts weak

Pass 21 Nov 2009 137,914 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 122,621 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 113,195 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 104,739 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 95,119 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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V795 PGS is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V795 PGS, 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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V795 PGS is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 January 2000.

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