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X204 NLB

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,785 mi
Last recorded123,785 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX204 NLB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 123,785 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2018 123,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2017 118,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)

eml lamp on dash illuminated

oil leak

rear exhaust box outer cover deteriorated

rear offside + nearside upper suspension bushes slight play

rear tyres edges worn

Pass 6 Oct 2016 112,379 miles

front nearside tyre worn

oil leak

rear offside + nearside suspension bushes slight play

rear tail box outer cover deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2015 106,121 miles

rear brake pads worn

rear offside+nearside suspension bushes slight play

rear tail box outer cover deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2014 99,513 miles

engine lamp on dash on

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

rear brake pads worn

rear exhaust box outer cover deteriorated

rear suspension slight play in bushes

Fail 3 Sep 2013 97,447 miles

Engine malfunction light illuminated.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 97,447 miles

Engine malfunction light illuminated.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 96,258 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 92,370 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside tyre becoming perished on side wall

Pass 23 Aug 2010 86,276 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 82,272 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 76,640 miles

nearside front tyre ON LIMIT

offside front tyre nearing limit

oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2007 71,224 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Aug 2007 71,224 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2006 61,841 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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X204 NLB is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X204 NLB, 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 X204 NLB registered?

X204 NLB is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X204 NLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X204 NLB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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