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V816 TVV

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,624 mi
Last recorded137,624 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV816 TVV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 137,624 miles

Central heat shield deteriorated

Front both tyres worn close to legal limit

Front brake discs worn

Rear both indicators becoming pale

Rear both trailing arm bushes becoming deteriorated

Rear both tyres starting to perish

Rear brake discs becoming worn and corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

bonnet struts weak

various oil leaks

Fail 1 Dec 2021 137,624 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central heat shield deteriorated

Front both tyres worn close to legal limit

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both indicators becoming pale

Rear both trailing arm bushes becoming deteriorated

Rear both tyres starting to perish

Rear brake discs becoming worn and corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

bonnet struts weak

various oil leaks

Pass 2 Dec 2020 129,881 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 122,332 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 122,332 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 116,586 miles

All 4 brake discs have light surface rust.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remains (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 116,586 miles

All 4 brake discs have light surface rust.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remains (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 115,663 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre 2.25

Pass 17 Dec 2013 115,663 miles

nearside front tyre 2.25

Pass 10 Jan 2013 113,414 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 111,124 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 111,099 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 107,645 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 101,641 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 94,817 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 86,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 86,685 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 78,421 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 70,469 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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V816 TVV is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V816 TVV, 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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V816 TVV is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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