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X554 FTR

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

212,247 mi
Last recorded212,247 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX554 FTR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 212,247 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)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 211,060 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hanbrake near the end of travel

rear brake disks rusted handbrake unballanced

Pass 4 Nov 2010 197,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

damage to front number plate

secure front nearside headlamp (temp repair)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 197,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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)

damage to front number plate

secure front nearside headlamp (temp repair)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 184,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside rear floor pan has corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside and Nearside rear suspension rose joints have minor wear

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 184,727 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside rear floor pan has corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside and Nearside rear suspension rose joints have minor wear

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 167,790 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 167,767 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 153,131 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 142,311 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 131,893 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f wiper blade split but clearing screen pass-advise, rear exhaust corroded but not blowing pass-adsvise.

oil leak

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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X554 FTR is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X554 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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X554 FTR is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 November 2000.

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