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X188 BBD

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

150,978 mi
Last recorded150,978 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX188 BBD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 150,978 miles

both front brake dics corroded and pads low

n/s/r tyre wearing on outside edge

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray

oil leak on engine

rear no plate water damaged

surface corrosion to both front lower susp arms

washer bottle lid missing

Fail 23 Oct 2012 150,978 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front brake dics corroded and pads low

n/s/r tyre wearing on outside edge

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray

oil leak on engine

rear no plate water damaged

surface corrosion to both front lower susp arms

washer bottle lid missing

Pass 10 Oct 2011 143,565 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 142,703 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 140,352 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 136,477 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 132,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 127,117 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 119,834 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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X188 BBD is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X188 BBD, 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 X188 BBD registered?

X188 BBD is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 September 2000.

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