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X717 ACF

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,118 mi
Last recorded179,118 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX717 ACF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 179,118 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 179,088 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 166,562 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2011 166,562 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2010 156,179 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 145,358 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 134,078 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 120,839 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 105,368 miles

both front wipers splitting at both ends of rubbers

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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X717 ACF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X717 ACF, 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 X717 ACF registered?

X717 ACF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X717 ACF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X717 ACF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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