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V976 FSF

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,722 mi
Last recorded141,722 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV976 FSF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 141,722 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 127,552 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 117,175 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 109,335 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NSR seatbelt locking mechanism sticking

Fail 13 Jun 2008 109,047 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NSR seatbelt locking mechanism sticking

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 96,722 miles

N/S/R seatbelt socket stiff to use.

Fail 6 Jul 2007 96,722 miles

N/S/R seatbelt socket stiff to use.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 88,981 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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V976 FSF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V976 FSF, 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 V976 FSF registered?

V976 FSF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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