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V842 FDS

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,094 mi
Last recorded113,094 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV842 FDS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2012 113,094 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 110,265 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 106,747 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 102,054 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 97,770 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 87,436 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 78,811 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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V842 FDS is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V842 FDS, 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 V842 FDS registered?

V842 FDS is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 February 2000.

Is V842 FDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V842 FDS shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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