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X181 BPB

2000 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,294 mi
Last recorded104,294 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX181 BPB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 104,294 miles

Park brake just met required limits adjustment required

Fail 9 Feb 2017 104,294 miles

Park brake just met required limits adjustment required

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 99,832 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 91,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear silencer is showing signs of deterioration

Pass 9 Apr 2013 84,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f fog light lens broken

Fail 9 Apr 2013 84,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f fog light lens broken

Pass 12 Apr 2012 77,141 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 71,179 miles

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

front tyres starting to wear edges

rear brake pads worn

Pass 12 Apr 2010 63,530 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 55,798 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 48,030 miles

both wipers split

Pass 14 Nov 2006 46,414 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 43,185 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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X181 BPB is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X181 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 X181 BPB registered?

X181 BPB is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 November 2000.

Is X181 BPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X181 BPB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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