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X543 VAY

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

120,565 mi
Last recorded120,565 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX543 VAY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 120,565 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 9 Dec 2024 120,238 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 119,673 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear floor! (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 119,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear floor! (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 119,003 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 118,984 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 115,163 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 113,175 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 113,175 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 107,299 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 101,620 miles

oil leaking

Pass 25 Sep 2015 90,830 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 83,367 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 81,263 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2012 78,650 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2011 76,754 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 74,101 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 70,883 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 68,028 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 63,330 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 55,440 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 47,256 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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X543 VAY is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 X543 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 X543 VAY registered?

X543 VAY is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 October 2000.

Is X543 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X543 VAY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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