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V333 CFC

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,193 mi
Last recorded111,193 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV333 CFC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 111,193 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2010 106,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2010 106,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2009 99,902 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 96,877 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 96,877 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 91,001 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 91,001 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

1.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim †2.Brake discs wearing,pads not checked †3.Rear exhaust section corroding †4.n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge †5.o/s & n/s trailing mounting bushes unbonding

Pass 1 Feb 2007 87,318 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2007 87,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

front brake inbalance high

Pass 3 Feb 2006 82,685 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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V333 CFC is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V333 CFC, 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 V333 CFC registered?

V333 CFC is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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