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V853 DNE

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,529 mi
Last recorded92,529 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV853 DNE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2014 92,529 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 92,529 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 92,461 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 88,262 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 81,139 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 81,137 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 76,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 63,652 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 58,393 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 58,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear front discs

Pass 23 Jan 2006 52,028 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

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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V853 DNE is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V853 DNE, 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 V853 DNE registered?

V853 DNE is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 February 2000.

Is V853 DNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V853 DNE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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