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X516 VAY

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

177,255 mi
Last recorded177,255 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX516 VAY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2012 177,255 miles

front lower suspension arms corroding

Pass 10 Oct 2011 167,525 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 156,968 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 145,342 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 132,967 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 119,726 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 104,282 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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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?

The MOT history for X516 VAY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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