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X248 BVN

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

201,996 mi
Last recorded201,996 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX248 BVN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2014 201,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 201,996 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 189,694 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 189,694 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 177,076 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 177,075 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 164,132 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 153,478 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 141,419 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 141,419 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 133,015 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 133,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 123,877 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 123,877 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 109,861 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 108,092 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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X248 BVN is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X248 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.

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What year was X248 BVN registered?

X248 BVN is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2000.

Is X248 BVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X248 BVN shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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