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X454 RST

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,552 mi
Last recorded88,552 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX454 RST
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 88,552 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 88,552 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 85,876 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 85,876 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 82,437 miles

the handbrake although passed the mot requirements it showing signs of needing adjustments or repair

Pass 26 Oct 2011 79,046 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 74,867 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 70,918 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 66,593 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 62,248 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 62,248 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 55,954 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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X454 RST is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X454 RST, 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 X454 RST registered?

X454 RST is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 September 2000.

Is X454 RST safe to buy?

The MOT history for X454 RST shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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