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V97 OOF

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,478 mi
Last recorded98,478 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2010
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV97 OOF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2010 98,478 miles

Oil leak

front brake pads getting low.

handbrake cable gaitors split.

rear centre seat belt slow to retract.

rear silencer rusty.

Pass 22 Jan 2009 89,577 miles

centre and rear silencers getting rusty.

centre rear seat belt slow to retract.

handbrake cable gaitors split.

wear in both rear top and bottom outer arm bushes.

Fail 21 Jan 2009 89,577 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre and rear silencers getting rusty.

centre rear seat belt slow to retract.

handbrake cable gaitors split.

wear in both rear top and bottom outer arm bushes.

wiper blades split on ends.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 80,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 69,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 57,169 miles

rear trailing arm bushes split. †o/s/r tyre down too legal limit. †rear number plate backing coming apart. †very slight play in o/s/r top and bottom outer arm bushes. †rear brake pads getting low. †rear silencer getting rusty.

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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V97 OOF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V97 OOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V97 OOF registered?

V97 OOF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 February 2000.

Is V97 OOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V97 OOF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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