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W248 XFL

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,838 mi
Last recorded112,838 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW248 XFL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 112,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 112,835 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 111,536 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (both) (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Mar 2018 111,500 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (both) (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 109,823 miles

Both front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Exhaust badly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2016 108,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 107,011 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 105,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre edges worn and perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished and has nail in

Pass 16 Apr 2013 103,123 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 103,046 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 100,841 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 100,841 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 98,870 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 96,237 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 93,289 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008
Fail 31 Mar 2008

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 87,761 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 84,667 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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W248 XFL is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W248 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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W248 XFL is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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