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X542 NKO

2000 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,573 mi
Last recorded126,573 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2009
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX542 NKO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2009 126,573 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 126,573 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 112,427 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 95,032 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 83,298 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 63,684 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 63,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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X542 NKO is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X542 NKO, 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 X542 NKO registered?

X542 NKO is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X542 NKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X542 NKO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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