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V206 DGN

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,980 mi
Last recorded144,980 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV206 DGN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 144,980 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 144,439 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2016 143,404 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 137,222 miles

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)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 137,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 5 Jun 2014 135,497 miles

both rear tyres wearing low at inner edge

Fail 4 Jun 2014 135,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres wearing low at inner edge

Fail 17 May 2014 135,256 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Oil leak

centre rear brake light one bulb not working

front number plate cracked

off side rear suspension lite mist of oil

rear exhaust outer caseing breaking up.

Pass 18 May 2013 130,401 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

centre rear brake light one light out

Fail 18 May 2013 130,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

centre rear brake light one light out

near side rear suspension lite mist of oil

Pass 29 May 2012 125,951 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 117,331 miles

exhaust cracking centre section

Pass 8 Jul 2010 109,972 miles

exhaust rusting rear silencer

Pass 20 Jul 2009 105,787 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 105,772 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 98,048 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 98,048 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2007 82,197 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 82,197 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 66,917 miles

engine oil leak onto offside front wishbone front inner bush

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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V206 DGN is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black 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 V206 DGN, 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 V206 DGN registered?

V206 DGN is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 February 2000.

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