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X605 NUB

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

227,464 mi
Last recorded227,464 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX605 NUB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 227,464 miles

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

both sides floor pans patches of heavy corrosion

oil leaks

Pass 14 Oct 2013 215,746 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 205,472 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

patches of corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2011 193,287 miles

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

patches of corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2010 180,564 miles

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

small patches of corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2009 168,485 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

child seat fitted in nearside rear position, therefore unable to check adult seat belt correctly

front to rear brake pipe corroded slightly

Fail 3 Nov 2009 168,344 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front tyres worn low on edges

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

child seat fitted in nearside rear position, therefore unable to check adult seat belt correctly

front to rear brake pipe corroded slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2008 154,453 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 142,789 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 142,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 128,088 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 111,531 miles

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

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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X605 NUB is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X605 NUB, 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 X605 NUB registered?

X605 NUB is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X605 NUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X605 NUB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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