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W479 XBD

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,788 mi
Last recorded148,788 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW479 XBD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 148,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 144,541 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 144,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 139,738 miles

nearside rear upper and lower suspension bush's have slight play

offside rear upper and lower suspension bush's have slight play

Fail 9 Sep 2010 139,738 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear upper and lower suspension bush's have slight play

offside rear upper and lower suspension bush's have slight play

Pass 9 Sep 2009 132,692 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 124,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 124,573 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 109,330 miles

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

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

front pas pipe is rusty but not leaking.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 97,991 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 89,402 miles

front discs and disc pads worn, rear exhaust section corroded

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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W479 XBD is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W479 XBD, 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 W479 XBD registered?

W479 XBD is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 March 2000.

Is W479 XBD safe to buy?

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