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V875 GLD

2000 Saab 9-5 SE

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

180,404 mi
Last recorded180,404 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5 SE110,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV875 GLD
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 180,404 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2015 180,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2014 175,483 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2013 170,627 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 156,535 miles

general oil leak o/s and rear of engine

o/s/f indicator lense broken and condensated inside

Fail 20 Apr 2012 156,535 miles

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

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

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

general oil leak o/s and rear of engine

o/s/f indicator lense broken and condensated inside

Pass 12 May 2011 144,213 miles

general oil leaks around rear of engine

slight damage to offside front indicator lense

Fail 12 May 2011 144,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

general oil leaks around rear of engine

slight damage to offside front indicator lense

Pass 29 Apr 2010 130,393 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight miosture around engine and transmission

slight miosture around nearside inner cv boot

Fail 29 Apr 2010 130,393 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn to limit of 1.6mm

slight miosture around engine and transmission

slight miosture around nearside inner cv boot

Pass 7 May 2009 117,094 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear number plate fading

Fail 7 May 2009 117,094 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear number plate fading

Pass 2 May 2008 104,537 miles

front tyres worn close to limit

general oil leak

prake brake close to end of travel

slight peeling of front and rear number plates

slight whiteness of nearside rear indicator

Pass 1 Jun 2007 92,087 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 92,086 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

park brake nearing end of travel

rear number plate fading

Pass 30 Jun 2006 78,736 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 78,736 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

SCREEN WASHERS PARTLY BLOCKED

Pass 15 Jul 2005 67,587 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?

Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
9,170
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Direction indicator incorrect colour 74
position lamp(s) not working 72
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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V875 GLD is a 2000 Saab 9-5 SE in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 110,101 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V875 GLD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V875 GLD registered?

V875 GLD is a 2000 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V875 GLD safe to buy?

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