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X303 ABL

2000 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,660 mi
Last recorded103,660 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX303 ABL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 103,660 miles

screw in n/s/f tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2013 102,631 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 21 Aug 2013 102,631 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2012 92,827 miles

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2012 92,827 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2011 82,951 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 82,951 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 75,706 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 69,772 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Jul 2009 69,772 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Jul 2008 60,889 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Jul 2007 53,662 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 53,662 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 47,102 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 41,142 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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X303 ABL is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X303 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X303 ABL?

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What year was X303 ABL registered?

X303 ABL is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 September 2000.

Is X303 ABL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X303 ABL shows 15 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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