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X288 ABL

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

92,236 mi
Last recorded92,236 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX288 ABL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 92,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 88,454 miles

Corrosion to entire exhaust system

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 88,454 miles

Corrosion to entire exhaust system

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 84,722 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2017 82,668 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 80,919 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 76,855 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 76,603 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 74,286 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 72,363 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 70,433 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 67,878 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 64,100 miles

advise condition of front wipers

Fail 6 Oct 2008 60,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front pads approx 80%worn

Pass 6 Oct 2008 60,018 miles

front pads approx 80%worn

Pass 15 Jun 2007 56,969 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 53,720 miles

slight cracking to nearside front wishbone rear bush.

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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X288 ABL is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 X288 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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X288 ABL is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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