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X548 CYB

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,632 mi
Last recorded145,632 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX548 CYB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 145,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower corroded i cannot hole

Offside Front Lower corroded i cannot hole on test

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play feel some play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

i cannot see outer sills to test them plastic covers

Fail 4 Nov 2015 145,599 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working i cannot see on dash (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower corroded i cannot hole

Offside Front Lower corroded i cannot hole on test

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play feel some play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

i cannot see outer sills to test them plastic covers

Pass 1 Dec 2014 143,838 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 143,814 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 142,171 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 136,137 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 130,759 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear tyers worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Sep 2010 125,264 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 120,272 miles

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

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 114,914 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on front suspension arms

Fail 3 Nov 2007 107,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 107,817 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 101,027 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 93,309 miles

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

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

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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X548 CYB is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X548 CYB, 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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X548 CYB is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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