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V880 FPB

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,763 mi
Last recorded118,763 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV880 FPB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 118,763 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside light lens damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2013 110,115 miles

gear box oil leak

power steering damp

rear no plate detereated slightly

stone chip on o/s front head lamp lense

Pass 9 Jan 2012 94,569 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside headlamp chipped ;

Pass 6 Jan 2011 88,052 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 82,762 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 82,761 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 77,198 miles

Oil leak

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

offside front headlight holed,not affecting beam pattern

Pass 9 Jan 2008 72,108 miles

handbrake has slightly long travel.

offside rear no.plate light slightly dim.

stonechip hole in offside headlight glass.

Fail 11 Jan 2007 66,482 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

stone chip hole in offside headlamp lens.

Pass 11 Jan 2007 66,482 miles

stone chip hole in offside headlamp lens.

Pass 5 Jan 2006 60,293 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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V880 FPB is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V880 FPB, 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 V880 FPB registered?

V880 FPB is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 January 2000.

Is V880 FPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V880 FPB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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