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X548 VNW

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,957 mi
Last recorded106,957 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX548 VNW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2011 106,957 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 106,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 101,049 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 93,952 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 86,078 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front no. plate poor condition

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2008 86,078 miles

front no. plate poor condition

oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2007 75,005 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 75,005 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 62,334 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 62,334 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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X548 VNW is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X548 VNW, 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 X548 VNW registered?

X548 VNW is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 November 2000.

Is X548 VNW safe to buy?

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