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W188 XPP

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,325 mi
Last recorded164,325 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 XPP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 164,325 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 164,325 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 161,580 miles

Auto Gear Box Oil Leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F Drop link Boot Split

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 161,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Auto Gear Box Oil Leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F Drop link Boot Split

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 157,754 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F Wiper Poor

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 150,246 miles

Engine emission hoses broken

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 150,246 miles

Engine emission hoses broken

Pass 16 Oct 2007 132,257 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 126,372 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 109,549 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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W188 XPP is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W188 XPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W188 XPP registered?

W188 XPP is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W188 XPP safe to buy?

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