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X689 FGO

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,150 mi
Last recorded75,150 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX689 FGO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2014 75,150 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 72,770 miles

both rear suspension hub bushes have slight play

Pass 6 Dec 2012 69,706 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 66,146 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 62,543 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 57,587 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 51,083 miles

Both front wipers torn but clearing screen

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2008 44,271 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 38,311 miles

both offside and nearside front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Feb 2007 38,311 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 32,662 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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X689 FGO is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X689 FGO, 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 X689 FGO registered?

X689 FGO is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 2000.

Is X689 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X689 FGO shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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