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X701 NGF

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,153 mi
Last recorded72,153 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX701 NGF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2010 72,153 miles

Front number plate slightly delaminated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 72,153 miles

Front number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 27 Mar 2009 67,741 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 67,741 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 63,971 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 56,007 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 56,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2006 47,972 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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X701 NGF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X701 NGF, 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 X701 NGF registered?

X701 NGF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X701 NGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X701 NGF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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