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W226 XBM

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,182 mi
Last recorded97,182 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW226 XBM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 97,182 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside wiper starting to smear

offside rear tyre starting to lose shape

Pass 4 Aug 2010 93,920 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 93,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 90,287 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 90,287 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 84,368 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 79,433 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 70,654 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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W226 XBM is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W226 XBM, 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 W226 XBM registered?

W226 XBM is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W226 XBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W226 XBM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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