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X478 XAL

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,235 mi
Last recorded118,235 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX478 XAL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2011 118,235 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 112,728 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 109,836 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 108,023 miles

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

offside rear parking brake return spring missing

Pass 4 Jun 2008 97,620 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 88,201 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 71,824 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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X478 XAL is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X478 XAL, 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

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What year was X478 XAL registered?

X478 XAL is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 October 2000.

Is X478 XAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X478 XAL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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