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V285 DSO

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,805 mi
Last recorded125,805 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV285 DSO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2014 125,805 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 118,685 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 106,197 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 95,735 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 89,758 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 82,973 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 74,682 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 64,652 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 57,300 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 57,300 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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V285 DSO is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 V285 DSO, 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 V285 DSO registered?

V285 DSO is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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