MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,162 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight oil leak to os steering rack
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
slight oil leak to os steering rack
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
oil leak
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V197 FPE is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 V197 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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What year was V197 FPE registered?
V197 FPE is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 February 2000.
Is V197 FPE safe to buy?
The MOT history for V197 FPE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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