MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,255 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front lower suspension arms corroding
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n-s-r tyre wearing unevenly
o-s-r tyre wearing unevenly
wiper blades smearing
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
o-s-f strut mount slightly stiff
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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X516 VAY is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 X516 VAY, 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 X516 VAY registered?
X516 VAY is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 November 2000.
Is X516 VAY safe to buy?
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