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X298 ADF

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,588 mi
Last recorded155,588 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX298 ADF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 155,588 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 148,396 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 139,898 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 130,056 miles

rear centre seat belt buckle cover missing

wear in n/s/f anti-roll bar link rod

wear in rear anti-roll bar saddle bushes

wear in rear suspension lower arm outer bushes

wear in rear suspension upper arm outer bushes

Fail 26 Aug 2010 130,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

rear centre seat belt buckle cover missing

wear in n/s/f anti-roll bar link rod

wear in rear anti-roll bar saddle bushes

wear in rear suspension lower arm outer bushes

wear in rear suspension upper arm outer bushes

Pass 26 May 2010 128,513 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 128,513 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2009 121,227 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 108,280 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 108,280 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 29 May 2007 99,413 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 99,413 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 91,212 miles

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

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

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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X298 ADF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 X298 ADF, 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 X298 ADF registered?

X298 ADF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is X298 ADF safe to buy?

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