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W159 XCE

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,871 mi
Last recorded134,871 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 XCE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 134,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise both front tyres are on the limit

advise centre washer not working

Fail 9 Dec 2010 134,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise both front tyres are on the limit

advise centre washer not working

Pass 12 Oct 2009 125,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2008 118,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 109,261 miles

nearside rear tyre perrished

Fail 25 Sep 2007 109,261 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 25 Sep 2006 100,376 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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W159 XCE is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W159 XCE, 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 W159 XCE registered?

W159 XCE is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W159 XCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W159 XCE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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