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X442 NUA

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,315 mi
Last recorded160,315 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX442 NUA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 160,315 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside front inner wing insecure guard

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 28 Feb 2012 160,315 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

loose rear no plate

nearside front inner wing insecure guard

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear brake pads low

Pass 18 Mar 2011 151,604 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 151,604 miles

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 141,388 miles

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

front nearside tyre has cut in outer sidewall

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 9 Apr 2010 141,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front nearside tyre has cut in outer sidewall

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2009 130,722 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 130,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 121,531 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 109,509 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 104,172 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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X442 NUA is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X442 NUA, 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 X442 NUA registered?

X442 NUA is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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