Saab 9 5 SE (2000)
2000 Saab 9 5 SE
CarHunch analysed 147 real MOT records for the 2000 Saab 9 5 SE. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2000 SAAB 9-5 SE is a risky prospect: its first-time MOT pass rate of 49.2% is significantly below the UK average of 80%, meaning nearly half fail their test. The dangerous defect rate of 2.7% is mercifully low, so catastrophic safety failures are rare, but you're still looking at a coin-flip on whether it'll pass its MOT without work.
At 111,000 miles median, these cars are well-travelled and showing their age — the average vehicle racks up 0.71 failures and 2.8 advisories per test, suggesting cumulative wear on suspension, brakes, and emissions systems. If you're seriously considering one, budget for pre-purchase inspection by a Saab specialist and assume at least one round of remedial work before it'll sail through its next MOT.
What to check before buying a 2000 Saab 9 5 SE
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (96%) | 141 | 47.4% | 0.71 |
| Other (4%) | 6 | 93% | 0.67 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 Saab 9 5 SE vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2000 Saab 9 5 SE vehicles fall between 88,902 and 130,385 miles.
MOT History Averages
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