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X599 BPA

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,412 mi
Last recorded149,412 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX599 BPA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 149,412 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 143,649 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 137,804 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 129,031 miles

o/s/r light lens poor condition inner

o/s/r tyre slight wear inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2012 129,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

o/s/r light lens poor condition inner

o/s/r tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2010 113,678 miles

front discs corroded and worn

front pads very low advise replace

off side front indicator lens damaged

rear discs and pads worn

slight movement near side rear suspension bushes

Fail 23 Oct 2010 113,678 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front discs corroded and worn

front pads very low advise replace

off side front indicator lens damaged

rear discs and pads worn

slight movement near side rear suspension bushes

Pass 27 Oct 2009 102,033 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 101,844 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

offside front indicator lens cracked

offside front wing damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2008 87,228 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 76,064 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 76,064 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2006 69,836 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 69,836 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 61,880 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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X599 BPA is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X599 BPA, 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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X599 BPA is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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