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X678 EGC

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

145,648 mi
Last recorded145,648 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX678 EGC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 145,648 miles

EML light on

Exhaust poor condition

Offside rear outer shoulder perishing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 141,002 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 140,882 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 137,148 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 133,945 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 129,632 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 125,639 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 121,950 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 117,948 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 113,535 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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X678 EGC is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X678 EGC, 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 X678 EGC registered?

X678 EGC is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is X678 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X678 EGC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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