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X331 BPA

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

13,249 mi
Last recorded13,249 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX331 BPA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2012 13,249 miles

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

Oil leak

sills covered

Pass 29 Sep 2011 119,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

high level brake light not working

sills covered

Fail 28 Sep 2011 119,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

high level brake light not working

sills covered

Fail 15 Oct 2010 104,932 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front anti roll bar links slight play

engine oil leak

near side front seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 15 Oct 2010 104,932 miles

both front anti roll bar links slight play

engine oil leak

near side front seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 16 Apr 2010 96,108 miles

covers over outer sills

engine man light on

engine oil leak

off side rear anti roll bar mounting bush slight play

slight play rear sub frame bushes

Fail 25 Sep 2009 93,368 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 93,368 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 86,289 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2007 77,411 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 68,660 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 59,409 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 59,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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X331 BPA 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 X331 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.

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What year was X331 BPA registered?

X331 BPA is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 September 2000.

Is X331 BPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X331 BPA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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