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X494 NSS

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2008
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,584 mi
Last recorded86,584 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2007
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX494 NSS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2007 86,584 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 86,581 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 66,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 44,853 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 44,853 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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X494 NSS is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X494 NSS, 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 X494 NSS registered?

X494 NSS is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2000.

Is X494 NSS safe to buy?

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