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X808 CHB

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,669 mi
Last recorded117,669 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX808 CHB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 117,669 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s has corrosion on the discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2020 117,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s has corrosion on the discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2019 114,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 114,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 101,699 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 101,699 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 97,522 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 90,359 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 81,902 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 77,571 miles

Steering column lock inop but factory imobiliser fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2012 74,718 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 70,861 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 67,197 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 67,197 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 62,925 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 58,004 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 53,779 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 53,779 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 46,867 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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X808 CHB is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X808 CHB, 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 X808 CHB registered?

X808 CHB is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X808 CHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X808 CHB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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