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X159 BPB

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,426 mi
Last recorded61,426 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX159 BPB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 61,426 miles

some under suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2019 60,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear struts corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2019 60,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear struts corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2018 59,592 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 59,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 58,620 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 58,620 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box hanger broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 58,320 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 56,778 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 55,535 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 55,000 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 54,107 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 52,841 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 51,820 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 50,336 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 48,333 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 46,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGE & CRACKED ON SIDEWALLS

Pass 24 Feb 2006 42,947 miles

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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X159 BPB is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X159 BPB, 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 X159 BPB registered?

X159 BPB is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 November 2000.

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The MOT history for X159 BPB shows 18 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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