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X805 NBK

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

136,156 mi
Last recorded136,156 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX805 NBK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2014 136,156 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 125,153 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2013 124,842 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 122,835 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 122,828 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to rear brake discs.

offside rear seat belt buckle casing damaged.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 115,409 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

advise both number plates

advise n/s/r tyre out of shape inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2011 115,408 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

advise both number plates

advise n/s/r tyre out of shape inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2010 95,605 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 95,605 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 88,013 miles

N/S/F tyre sidewall cut.

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 84,263 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine oil leak , oil level very low

noise from handbrake shoes during roller brake test

note ; dent drivers door

slight imbalance on rear brakes & handbrake

Fail 26 Apr 2008 84,263 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine oil leak , oil level very low

noise from handbrake shoes during roller brake test

note ; dent drivers door

slight imbalance on rear brakes & handbrake

Fail 5 Apr 2007 79,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

front number plate stained

rear wiper split

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight imbalance on handbrake , noise during roller brake test , recommend strip & inspect

Pass 5 Apr 2007 79,138 miles

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

front number plate stained

rear wiper split

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight imbalance on handbrake , noise during roller brake test , recommend strip & inspect

Pass 12 Apr 2006 74,993 miles

exhaust rear box rusty.

front no.plate poor condition.

Fail 13 Mar 2006 74,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front no.plate poor condition.

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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X805 NBK is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 X805 NBK, 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 X805 NBK registered?

X805 NBK is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 October 2000.

Is X805 NBK safe to buy?

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