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X235 BPA

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,416 mi
Last recorded97,416 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX235 BPA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 97,416 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 96,612 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 93,482 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 91,556 miles

osf and nsr tyre worn close to limit

Pass 3 Jan 2007 81,541 miles

front discs lipped

front pads 2-3mm approx

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2006 68,860 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 68,860 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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X235 BPA is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X235 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X235 BPA?

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What year was X235 BPA registered?

X235 BPA is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is X235 BPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X235 BPA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X235 BPA have outstanding finance?

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