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X258 ABL

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,852 mi
Last recorded157,852 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX258 ABL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 157,852 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded full lengh at rear floor (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak on engine

rear silencer is deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2015 148,461 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2014 137,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

advise rear box ofexhaust corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2014 137,255 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

advise rear box ofexhaust corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 127,545 miles

Both front anti roll bar bushes worn

Rear silencer outer skin rusted through

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2012 122,907 miles

Both front anti roll bar bushes worn

Both rear tyres close to limit

Rear silencer outer skin rusted through

oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2011 117,375 miles

Both front anti roll bar bushes worn

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear centre seat belt slow to retract

Rear silence outer skin rusted away

Pass 12 Feb 2011 117,375 miles

Both front anti roll bar bushes worn

Oil leak

Rear centre seat belt slow to retract

Rear silence outer skin rusted away

Fail 18 Feb 2010 112,388 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear silencer outer skin rusting badly

Pass 18 Feb 2010 112,388 miles

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

Rear silencer outer skin rusting badly

Pass 11 Feb 2009 108,570 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 104,308 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 100,688 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 100,688 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 91,639 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 82,684 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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X258 ABL is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X258 ABL, 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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X258 ABL is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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