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X501 TGF

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,204 mi
Last recorded92,204 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX501 TGF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 92,204 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 92,204 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 77,510 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 76,610 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 70,890 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 64,961 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 64,961 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 64,961 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 58,296 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 58,312 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 48,586 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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X501 TGF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X501 TGF, 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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How do I check the history of X501 TGF?

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What year was X501 TGF registered?

X501 TGF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X501 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X501 TGF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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