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X551 FTR

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

203,674 mi
Last recorded203,674 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX551 FTR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Jul 2018 203,674 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 200,135 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 192,268 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 184,255 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 176,413 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 173,140 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 169,063 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 167,441 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 165,580 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 162,693 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 157,822 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 149,192 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 128,601 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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X551 FTR is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X551 FTR, 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 X551 FTR registered?

X551 FTR is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 October 2000.

Is X551 FTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X551 FTR shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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