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X702 FGO

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,722 mi
Last recorded123,722 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX702 FGO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 123,722 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 123,467 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 120,671 miles

All suspension has slight corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 120,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side 39 (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush connecting to hub assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

All suspension has slight corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 116,855 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under body covers fitted

Under body has slight corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2017 111,819 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 111,819 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 106,503 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 106,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 101,756 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 96,682 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2013 90,449 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2012 84,414 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 84,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 77,779 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 72,161 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 72,161 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 64,717 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 58,572 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 51,950 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 45,550 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 45,550 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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X702 FGO is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 X702 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.

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What year was X702 FGO registered?

X702 FGO is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2000.

Is X702 FGO safe to buy?

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