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X547 ARD

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,526 mi
Last recorded146,526 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX547 ARD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 146,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 137,218 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 131,096 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 131,096 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 122,255 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 114,955 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 105,168 miles

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

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

engine breather hose leaking

Pass 7 Jan 2009 95,523 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 84,318 miles

o/s/r trailing arm front bush starting to split

Pass 11 Jan 2007 74,406 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 74,406 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 63,477 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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X547 ARD 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 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 X547 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 X547 ARD registered?

X547 ARD is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 October 2000.

Is X547 ARD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X547 ARD shows 12 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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