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V179 FLM

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,338 mi
Last recorded112,338 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV179 FLM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 112,338 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 109,703 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 107,543 miles

Oil leak

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre wall outer

Fail 15 Jan 2014 107,539 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre wall outer

Pass 31 Jan 2013 104,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 97,127 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in n/s/r top suspension joint

Pass 10 Jan 2011 85,241 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 75,417 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 75,417 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 67,931 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 56,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front fog lamp insecure.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering cooler circuit has slight leak

Pass 25 Jan 2007 49,159 miles

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 43,458 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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V179 FLM is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V179 FLM, 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 V179 FLM registered?

V179 FLM is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 February 2000.

Is V179 FLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V179 FLM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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