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X569 XBV

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

81,133 mi
Last recorded81,133 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX569 XBV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 81,133 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 78,492 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 74,821 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 73,567 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 72,530 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 71,008 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 69,917 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 68,518 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 68,518 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 65,601 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 65,601 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 61,850 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 58,129 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 54,897 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 51,378 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 48,811 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 45,329 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 40,812 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 35,012 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 31,954 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 26,257 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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X569 XBV is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 X569 XBV, 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 X569 XBV registered?

X569 XBV is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X569 XBV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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