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X286 BPA

2000 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

75,938 mi
Last recorded75,938 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX286 BPA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 75,938 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 70,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 70,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 63,622 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 56,284 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 49,831 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 45,827 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 43,003 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 37,775 miles

Both front number plates are starting to seperate

Pass 21 Jul 2017 30,345 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 30,185 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 29,904 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 29,488 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front brake pad appears to be getting low

Pass 12 Nov 2012 28,938 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 28,383 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 27,386 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outter shoulder

Pass 27 Nov 2009 25,974 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 24,120 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 21,728 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 19,560 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 13,945 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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X286 BPA is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 X286 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

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What year was X286 BPA registered?

X286 BPA is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 December 2000.

Is X286 BPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X286 BPA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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