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X717 HFU

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,873 mi
Last recorded131,873 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 131,873 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 121,348 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

oil leak noted

Pass 19 Aug 2013 116,026 miles

Oil leak

exhaust deterioration..o/s/f abs ring cracked...rear brake discs pitted and corroded..

Fail 16 Aug 2013 116,021 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

exhaust deterioration..o/s/f abs ring cracked...rear brake discs pitted and corroded..

Pass 7 Aug 2012 108,294 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 108,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 102,004 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 102,004 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 93,206 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2009 93,192 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2008 83,087 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front to rear brake pipes corroded in clips

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2008 83,087 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front to rear brake pipes corroded in clips

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2007 75,807 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 71,064 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 65,507 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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X717 HFU is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X717 HFU, 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 HFU registered?

X717 HFU is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 December 2000.

Is X717 HFU safe to buy?

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