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X825 VVW

2000 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,075 mi
Last recorded89,075 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX825 VVW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 89,075 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2018 81,798 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 78,411 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 76,069 miles

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

Front wipers smearing screen

Fail 2 Dec 2015 76,057 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated into caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated into caliper (3.6.B.4d)

nail in nearside rear Tyre.

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

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

exhaust rear silencer degrading due to corrosion.

Pass 12 Dec 2014 74,920 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 73,523 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 71,682 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 71,682 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 68,550 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 64,899 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 60,852 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 55,274 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 51,644 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 45,371 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 39,435 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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X825 VVW is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X825 VVW, 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

How do I check the history of X825 VVW?

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What year was X825 VVW registered?

X825 VVW is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 November 2000.

Is X825 VVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X825 VVW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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