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X308 ADF

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

173,353 mi
Last recorded173,353 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX308 ADF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2016 173,353 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 172,485 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 172,335 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 170,169 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 167,053 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 156,903 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 156,903 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 137,586 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2009 137,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2008 133,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 133,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 118,213 miles

oil leak from engine

rear brake pads getting low and discs in poor condition

twested in wet conditions

Pass 16 Feb 2006 104,912 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 104,912 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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X308 ADF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X308 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 X308 ADF registered?

X308 ADF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 November 2000.

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