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W856 HDX

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,910 mi
Last recorded167,910 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW856 HDX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 167,910 miles

Exhaust backbox outerskin corroded

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear wheel slightly binding

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear center seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 5 Mar 2015 158,521 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front number plate cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2014 150,970 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 143,941 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 138,229 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 135,250 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 129,165 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air filter housing lid and filter missing under o/s front of car

Fail 30 May 2008 129,096 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air filter housing lid and filter missing under o/s front of car

Pass 8 May 2007 121,699 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 110,617 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 110,617 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2006 106,347 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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W856 HDX is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W856 HDX, 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 W856 HDX registered?

W856 HDX is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W856 HDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W856 HDX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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