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X195 BBD

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

96,014 mi
Last recorded96,014 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX195 BBD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 96,014 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 96,000 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure separating/cracking between inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 95,982 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Oct 2020 95,962 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Oct 2019 94,903 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle patch of the floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arm outer bush (wheel side) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear passenger door has sharpe edges along the damaged area

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arm outer bush (wheel side) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 94,895 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underside of vehicle (as marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle patch of the floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arm outer bush (wheel side) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear passenger door has sharpe edges along the damaged area

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arm outer bush (wheel side) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 93,954 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 93,933 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 92,864 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 91,730 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 87,890 miles

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

engine check light on

windscreen marked

Fail 3 Dec 2014 87,890 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine check light on

windscreen marked

Fail 16 Oct 2014 87,478 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 79,697 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 79,696 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres wearing on edges advise tracking check

Pass 28 Jul 2012 73,314 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 73,314 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 65,413 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 57,134 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 57,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front and rear number plates have shadow lines in the background

Pass 3 Aug 2009 48,052 miles

both front tyres worn outer edges suggest tracking

Pass 22 Jul 2008 42,330 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 38,272 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 33,780 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 29,621 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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X195 BBD is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X195 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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X195 BBD is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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