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V191 FLM

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,233 mi
Last recorded104,233 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV191 FLM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 104,233 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 99,818 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 93,982 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 86,996 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 79,850 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 72,777 miles

Offside Rear chassis corroded

rear body sills corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2020 72,777 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear chassis corroded

rear body sills corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2019 68,433 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 64,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 60,204 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 57,683 miles

Front Lower BOTH WISHBONES - CORROSION PRESENT

Rear SILENCER WEAK - EXHAUST

Fail 5 Dec 2016 57,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower BOTH WISHBONES - CORROSION PRESENT

Rear SILENCER WEAK - EXHAUST

Pass 3 Dec 2015 55,703 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 54,397 miles

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

rear silencer weak

Fail 4 Dec 2014 54,397 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear silencer weak

Pass 4 Dec 2013 52,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Fail 4 Dec 2013 52,882 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 19 Nov 2012 50,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroding

Pass 5 Dec 2011 49,129 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 46,206 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 44,540 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 40,450 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 36,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 36,160 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 34,160 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 31,199 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 31,170 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V191 FLM is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V191 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V191 FLM registered?

V191 FLM is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 February 2000.

Is V191 FLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V191 FLM shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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