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L500 MLH

2000 Saab 9-5 Auto

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,786 mi
Last recorded71,786 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5 Auto56,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 MLH
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Auto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 71,786 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 70,925 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 68,125 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 66,194 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jul 2016 63,684 miles

front and rear discs need changing soon

Fail 9 Jul 2016 63,684 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear discs need changing soon

Pass 8 Jul 2015 60,249 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 56,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2014 56,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2009 44,928 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 43,286 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 40,213 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2006 33,141 miles

Please note both rear tyres are freathing

Please note due to this vehicles leght we all so tapley tested the brake both rtb and tapleys reading are ok tapley reading service 70 hand 29

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Auto?

Based on 795 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
5,825
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Direction indicator incorrect colour 20
Registration plate lamp not working 17
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17
position lamp(s) not working 16
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L500 MLH is a 2000 Saab 9-5 Auto in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-5 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 56,822 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L500 MLH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-5 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L500 MLH registered?

L500 MLH is a 2000 Saab 9-5 Auto, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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