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V822 EVM

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc

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MOT Status

Expired

Expires16 Jan 2026

Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)

Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

160,929 mi

Last recorded160,929 miles

Recorded on17 Jan 2025

Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV822 EVM

MakeSaab

Model9-5

Year2000

ColourSilver

Fuel typePetrol

Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail

Pass 17 Jan 2025 160,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 149,922 miles

Fail 21 Mar 2023 149,922 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 145,118 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sill cover fitted offside and nearside

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 143,652 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted offside and nearside

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 142,634 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted offside and nearside

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 142,634 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside and nearside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside main (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted offside and nearside

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 139,333 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside main (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted offside and nearside

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 139,333 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside main (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted offside and nearside

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working Offside and nearside (3.4 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 136,396 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside front (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside main (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside outer sill corroded, sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 132,361 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside front (3.5.1g)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust corroded

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 128,659 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 124,861 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 120,730 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 116,957 miles

Pass 13 Mar 2012 112,882 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 2 Mar 2011 108,788 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2010 105,320 miles

Pass 16 Mar 2009 100,820 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 95,781 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 92,243 miles

Pass 24 Mar 2006 88,870 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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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V822 EVM is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 V822 EVM, 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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V822 EVM is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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