MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,093 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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offside front tyre has bald inner edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
offside front tyre has bald inner edge
engine leaking oil, power steering pipe leaking and close to failure, nearside rear tyre low, rear pads low
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
engine leaking oil, power steering pipe leaking and close to failure, nearside rear tyre low, rear pads low
screen is chipped, front number plate is seperating
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
main beam warning light not working, chips in screen, front number plate is starting to discolour
Blades are torn †Near side rear tyre side wall is damaged
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W228 XBM is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red 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 W228 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 W228 XBM registered?
W228 XBM is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2000.
Is W228 XBM safe to buy?
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