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V984 VBD

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

155,659 mi
Last recorded155,659 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV984 VBD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 155,659 miles

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

exhaust not 100% but no leaks when tested

o/s/f n/s/f and n/s/r tyres all worn on edges n/s/r very close too legal limit

Fail 11 Apr 2013 155,657 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f n/s/f and n/s/r tyres all worn on edges n/s/r very close too legal limit

Pass 12 Apr 2012 148,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust system very rusty in places but no leak when tested

Fail 12 Apr 2012 148,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system very rusty in places but no leak when tested

Pass 25 Mar 2011 139,898 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 139,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 133,364 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 133,364 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 128,451 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 128,451 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 121,329 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake ferrules corroding

Fail 24 Apr 2008 121,327 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

brake ferrules corroding

Fail 4 Jan 2007 111,614 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 111,614 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 99,007 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V984 VBD is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 V984 VBD, 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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V984 VBD is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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