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X599 LDX

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,497 mi
Last recorded156,497 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX599 LDX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 156,497 miles

near side rear tyre deteriorating and close to limits

off side rear tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 14 Feb 2013 153,738 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 153,700 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 151,290 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 151,266 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 143,186 miles

Oil leak

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

corrosion on offside rear inner wheelarch

hi-level stop lamp not working

offside front wiper blade splitting

offside rear tyre worn down to legal limit on inner edge

rear no plate deteriorating

unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2010 143,135 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

corrosion on offside rear inner wheelarch

hi-level stop lamp not working

offside front wiper blade splitting

offside rear tyre worn down to legal limit on inner edge

rear no plate deteriorating

unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2009 132,615 miles

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

high level stop lamp inoperative

o/s front lower drop link worn

rear exhaust hanger broken

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2008 125,991 miles

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

both front wiper blades split

Pass 3 Sep 2007 119,211 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 108,774 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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X599 LDX 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 X599 LDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X599 LDX registered?

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

Is X599 LDX safe to buy?

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