MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,840 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
N/s/f headlamp wiper not working
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak from engine
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
centre and rear exhaust corroded
Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
N/s/f headlamp wiper not working
Oil leak from engine
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
centre and rear exhaust corroded
rear silencer casing corroded
Oil leak
indicator bulbs slightly discoloured
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine oil leak 2 front tyres worn on edges close to limit
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
engine oil leak 2 front tyres worn on edges close to limit
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X263 ABL is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 X263 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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What year was X263 ABL registered?
X263 ABL is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 October 2000.
Is X263 ABL safe to buy?
The MOT history for X263 ABL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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