MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,457 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak ()
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear upper & lower hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear rear seats folded flat & items within boot rear belts not inspected
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front & rear poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Emissions not tested excessive smoke during test (8.2.1.2 (d))
Coolant leak ()
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear upper & lower hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear rear seats folded flat & items within boot rear belts not inspected
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front & rear poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bearing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front o/s/f bumper corner adrift
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working eye level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front sub frame rear boshes both o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rear hub bearing bushes both o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush N/S AND O/S BOTH UPPER AND LOWER (2.4.G.2)
Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured BEHIND FRONT SEAT AREA (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush N/S AND O/S BOTH UPPER AND LOWER (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r seatbelt cover on female end is missing
centre and o/s/r seat belt clasp covers are missing
rear exhaust box is deteriating
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
phone holder removed at time of test
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
offside rear tyre split in tread area
phone holder removed at time of test
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight corrosion on o/s/f door
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight corrosion on o/s/f door
Engine oil leak
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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V163 FPE is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 V163 FPE, 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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V163 FPE is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 January 2000.
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