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X149 VAP

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,424 mi
Last recorded174,424 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX149 VAP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 174,424 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 174,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 165,387 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 165,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 146,217 miles

1 x centre stop light bulb inop

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

advanced corrosion to exhaust esp rear silencer

front headlamp covers damaged

rear brake discs worn & corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2009 146,217 miles

1 x centre stop light bulb inop

Oil leak

advanced corrosion to exhaust esp rear silencer

front headlamp covers damaged

rear brake discs worn & corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2008 123,066 miles

engine management light on

exhaust corroded , heavy in places , especially rear box

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 26 Sep 2007 98,621 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

corrosion on o/s floor panel

rear of exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2006 86,329 miles

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

front tyres 3.0mm

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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X149 VAP is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X149 VAP, 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 X149 VAP registered?

X149 VAP is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is X149 VAP safe to buy?

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