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X606 BPA

2000 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,650 mi
Last recorded125,650 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX606 BPA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 125,650 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 120,276 miles

engine oil leaks

minor exhaust leak at rear silencer clamp

minor stonechips in swept area of screen

nsf foglight not working

slight play in both rear wheelbearings

washerbottle lid missing

Fail 29 Jun 2012 120,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leaks

minor exhaust leak at rear silencer clamp

minor stonechips in swept area of screen

nsf foglight not working

slight play in both rear wheelbearings

tyre pressures seem low

washerbottle lid missing

Pass 1 Jul 2011 112,565 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 112,565 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 102,432 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

engine has an oil leak

exhaust system is corroded

front number plate is damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2010 102,432 miles

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

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

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

engine has an oil leak

exhaust system is corroded

front number plate is damaged

offside front anti roll bar drop link has slight play

Pass 9 Jun 2009 95,091 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 88,914 miles

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

Rear silencer rusting but not too excess at present.

Pass 22 Jun 2007 81,545 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 81,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2006 67,600 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 67,600 miles

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)

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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X606 BPA is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 X606 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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X606 BPA is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 September 2000.

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