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X197 SRM

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

125,601 mi
Last recorded125,601 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX197 SRM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 125,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded short (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2018 125,599 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded short (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2017 120,455 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 114,319 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 105,024 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 97,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 92,145 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 86,570 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 79,389 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 73,877 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 66,882 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 58,310 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 47,294 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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X197 SRM is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 X197 SRM, 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 X197 SRM registered?

X197 SRM is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X197 SRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X197 SRM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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