Saab 9 5 (2000)
2000 Saab 9 5
CarHunch analysed 5,955 real MOT records for the 2000 Saab 9 5. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
What to check before buying a 2000 Saab 9 5
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 (100%) | 5,927 | 75.2% | 3 |
| LPG (0%) | 14 | 65.1% | 3.93 |
| Diesel (0%) | 14 | 80.3% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 Saab 9 5 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 vehicles fall between 87,798 and 129,607 miles.
2000 Saab 9 5 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 219 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (9% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 Saab 9 5
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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79%
Oil leak
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53.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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50.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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48.2%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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43.3%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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35.6%
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated
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26.6%
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'
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22.6%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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