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X229 ABL

2000 Saab 9-5 SE

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,407 mi
Last recorded98,407 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2007
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5 SE110,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX229 ABL
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 23 Aug 2007 98,407 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 89,486 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

rear number plate fading

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?

Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
9,170
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Direction indicator incorrect colour 74
position lamp(s) not working 72
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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X229 ABL is a 2000 Saab 9-5 SE in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 110,101 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X229 ABL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X229 ABL registered?

X229 ABL is a 2000 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 15 September 2000.

Is X229 ABL safe to buy?

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