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X198 BPA

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,667 mi
Last recorded80,667 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX198 BPA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 80,667 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 78,184 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 78,181 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 75,311 miles

Nearside Front mirror glass missing

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 75,311 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front mirror glass missing

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 71,895 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 69,121 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 66,048 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 62,144 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 59,184 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 57,257 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 54,418 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 49,887 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 44,341 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 40,822 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 37,273 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2007 31,909 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 28,435 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

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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X198 BPA is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X198 BPA, 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 X198 BPA registered?

X198 BPA is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is X198 BPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X198 BPA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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