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W917 XBM

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,438 mi
Last recorded98,438 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW917 XBM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2009 98,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

near side rear tyre worn low

off side rear tyre worn very close to legel minimum requirement 1.6mm

rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Pass 26 Jan 2009 98,438 miles

near side rear tyre worn low

off side rear tyre worn very close to legel minimum requirement 1.6mm

rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2008 87,088 miles

both rear brake disc poor condition

both rear tyres worn low on tread in near edge

Pass 15 Feb 2007 77,402 miles

both front brake disc poor condition

both rear brake disc poor condition

front and rear number plate poor condition

Pass 13 Feb 2006 63,006 miles

both rear tyre worn inner edge

front and rear number plate poor condition

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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W917 XBM is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W917 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 W917 XBM registered?

W917 XBM is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W917 XBM safe to buy?

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