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X179 BPB

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

64,227 mi
Last recorded64,227 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX179 BPB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 64,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

silencer skin deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2019 64,062 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 63,651 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 62,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2016 61,536 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 59,831 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 6 Nov 2014 59,469 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 58,027 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 56,355 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 56,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 54,186 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 17 Nov 2010 51,959 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 49,584 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 47,650 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 45,071 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 40,965 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2005 37,305 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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X179 BPB is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 X179 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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X179 BPB is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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