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X541 VAY

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,489 mi
Last recorded153,489 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX541 VAY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 153,489 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 143,821 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 135,598 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2008 124,859 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 124,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 112,538 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 91,475 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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X541 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 85.7%.

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 X541 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X541 VAY registered?

X541 VAY is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 December 2000.

Is X541 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X541 VAY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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