CarVerify

Free Car Check

X681 NBK

2000 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,874 mi
Last recorded133,874 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX681 NBK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 133,874 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 133,874 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor/chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor/chassis (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 130,273 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 117,234 miles

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

slight cut in n/s/f tyre

Fail 4 Sep 2013 117,234 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight cut in n/s/f tyre

Fail 3 Sep 2013 117,220 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front to rear brake pipe advise

Pass 7 Sep 2012 106,037 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 106,037 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 100,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Sep 2011 100,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 92,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 84,099 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 77,163 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 72,163 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 60,080 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X681 NBK is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Grey 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 X681 NBK, 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

How do I check the history of X681 NBK?

You can check the full history of X681 NBK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X681 NBK registered?

X681 NBK is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 November 2000.

Is X681 NBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X681 NBK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X681 NBK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X681 NBK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.