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X508 VAY

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,783 mi
Last recorded111,783 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX508 VAY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2014 111,783 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 111,783 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 99,561 miles

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 99,561 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 91,287 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 91,287 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 85,483 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 73,662 miles

Slight play in rear stub bushes both sides

Fail 8 Feb 2010 73,662 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in rear stub bushes both sides

Pass 29 Feb 2008 65,327 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 61,401 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 56,927 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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X508 VAY 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 66.7%.

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 VAY, 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

How do I check the history of X508 VAY?

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What year was X508 VAY registered?

X508 VAY is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2000.

Is X508 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X508 VAY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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