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X233 BVN

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

185,369 mi
Last recorded185,369 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX233 BVN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 185,369 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 176,178 miles

nearside rear tyre uneven wear and on limit

offside rear tyre uneven wear and close to limit

Pass 21 Oct 2013 166,139 miles

knocking noise from ancillery belt pully area

wear developing in front roll bar links

wear developing in off side plus near side rear suspension bushes

Pass 22 Oct 2012 155,696 miles

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

Oil leak

near side front c/v boot weaping

Fail 22 Oct 2012 155,695 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

near side front c/v boot weaping

Pass 19 Oct 2011 145,867 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 135,772 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2009 124,438 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 109,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 95,718 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 78,977 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 70,529 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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X233 BVN is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 X233 BVN, 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 X233 BVN registered?

X233 BVN is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X233 BVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X233 BVN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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