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X508 ARD

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,474 mi
Last recorded140,474 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX508 ARD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 140,474 miles

engine light on

Fail 25 Feb 2016 140,469 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 25 Feb 2015 138,393 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 136,156 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2013 133,514 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Rear exhuast box slightly rusted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 130,318 miles

Oil leak

advise front number plate damaged.

advise rear exhaust corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Fail 18 Feb 2012 130,318 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

advise both front tyres wearing inner edge and wearing low.

advise front number plate damaged.

advise fule filter corroded.

advise rear exhaust corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 127,456 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 127,456 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake pads and discs worn. advise replacement as soon as possible

n/s/r tyre worn on outer and inner edge. advise replacement as soon as possible.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 124,869 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing unevenly and perished

advise engine oil leaks

advise front brake discs corroded and lipped

advise front brake pads wearing low

advise rear exhaust box corroded

advise some movement in rear suspension both sides

advise some movement in steering rack,front lower arm,subframe bushes

Pass 31 Jan 2009 122,197 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 122,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 116,914 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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X508 ARD is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X508 ARD, 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 X508 ARD registered?

X508 ARD is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 2000.

Is X508 ARD safe to buy?

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