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X157 VAP

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,568 mi
Last recorded103,568 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX157 VAP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 103,568 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 103,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 92,382 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 92,252 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 75,919 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Sep 2014 75,915 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Oct 2013 67,498 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 65,719 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 61,049 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 53,767 miles

n/s front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

o/s front tyre void oftread on inner edge

Fail 23 Jun 2009 48,783 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 48,783 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 43,497 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 41,543 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 36,598 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 34,282 miles

unable to assess condition of outer sills due to plastic covers

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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X157 VAP is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X157 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 X157 VAP registered?

X157 VAP is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X157 VAP safe to buy?

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