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V188 DMW

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,679 mi
Last recorded160,679 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV188 DMW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2010 160,679 miles

rear brake discs pitted

unable to fully inspect all brake pads

Pass 16 Aug 2009 153,117 miles

N/S door mirror cracked

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 146,982 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 135,846 miles

N/S/R coil spring not located properly at top

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 128,785 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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V188 DMW is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V188 DMW, 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 V188 DMW registered?

V188 DMW is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 January 2000.

Is V188 DMW safe to buy?

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