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W247 XFL

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,055 mi
Last recorded132,055 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW247 XFL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 132,055 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

o/s/r/centre seat belt stalks covers missing

Fail 8 Aug 2009 132,036 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

o/s/r/centre seat belt stalks covers missing

Pass 11 Jan 2008 124,595 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 124,594 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 111,531 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 98,666 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2006 98,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2005 96,664 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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W247 XFL is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W247 XFL, 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 W247 XFL registered?

W247 XFL is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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