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X808 WFX

2000 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,118 mi
Last recorded165,118 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX808 WFX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 165,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 165,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 153,244 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 153,244 miles

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 135,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 119,209 miles

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

slight play o/s and n/s rear wheels

Pass 8 Jul 2009 111,938 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 111,938 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 95,085 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 78,232 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2006 60,823 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 WFX is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X808 WFX registered?

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

Is X808 WFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X808 WFX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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