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X527 ARD

2000 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

257,993 mi
Last recorded257,993 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX527 ARD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 257,993 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 247,110 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 219,262 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 219,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 153,821 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 114,989 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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X527 ARD is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X527 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X527 ARD registered?

X527 ARD is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 November 2000.

Is X527 ARD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X527 ARD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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