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X703 NGF

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,362 mi
Last recorded78,362 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX703 NGF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 78,362 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 65,322 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level stop light not working

Pass 25 Apr 2014 61,024 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 57,412 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 53,730 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 48,930 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 45,449 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 40,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear seatbelt slightly freying

slight uneven application on offside handbrake

Fail 23 Apr 2009 40,634 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear seatbelt slightly freying

slight uneven application on offside handbrake

Pass 25 Apr 2008 37,323 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 32,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2006 28,056 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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X703 NGF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 X703 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.

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What year was X703 NGF registered?

X703 NGF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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