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X188 FGO

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,049 mi
Last recorded56,049 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX188 FGO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 56,049 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 49,742 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 49,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 45,993 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 44,087 miles

Near side front tyre cracked on side wall and worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Dec 2012 44,087 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Near side front tyre cracked on side wall and worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2011 42,688 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 4 Jan 2010 40,440 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 39,091 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 35,293 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 30,573 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 30,573 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 FGO is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X188 FGO registered?

X188 FGO is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 October 2000.

Is X188 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X188 FGO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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