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X178 XNG

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,587 mi
Last recorded91,587 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX178 XNG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2010 91,587 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 82,969 miles

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2008 74,870 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 66,382 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 57,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 49,629 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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X178 XNG is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X178 XNG, 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 X178 XNG registered?

X178 XNG is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 November 2000.

Is X178 XNG safe to buy?

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