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X185 OEV

2000 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,932 mi
Last recorded131,932 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2008
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5 SE Auto109,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX185 OEV
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2008 131,932 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 125,252 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 114,624 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 114,624 miles

Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Outer Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 89,609 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 89,603 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?

Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,861
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 168
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 84
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
Registration plate lamp not working 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
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X185 OEV is a 2000 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-5 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 109,720 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X185 OEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X185 OEV registered?

X185 OEV is a 2000 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 23 September 2000.

Is X185 OEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X185 OEV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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